Overview
Introduction
Headquartered in Dallas, it’s no surprise the culture at Haynes Boone is as supportive and social as its Texas roots. With friendly colleagues and invested partners, associates get top-notch legal experience at a firm where they feel welcome.
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Vault Verdict
Haynes and Boone is a major draw for associates, largely because of its Texas charm, fantastic summer experiences, and comfortable office settings. Competitive hiring involves top law schools (especially those in Texas), top grades, and top personalities. Associates must assimilate into the welcoming work environment where people care about each other and really get to know each other. Partners foster strong relationships with associates, who they want to teach and develop into first-rate attorneys. This hands-on training is more valuable than the formal training, which feels too generalized and thus not impactful. Firm-sponsored training for lateral hires is better, as laterals feel welcomed and integrate quickly. High-level and challenging assignments, which often push associate...
About the Firm
From its roots in Dallas-area corporate securities law, Haynes Boone has expanded to 19 offices across the United States and abroad. Although much of its practice remains in the Texas corporate scene, Haynes Boone profits from its Chinese and Latin American energy deals in Shanghai and Mexico City and through international trade.
Like Teacher, Like Student
With $1,600 and a handful of small clients, Richard Haynes opened a solo law office in Dallas in 1964 while moonlighting as a securities law seminar teacher at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Michael Boone joined Haynes’ office when he graduated in 1967 after impressing Haynes as a student in his classroom. The firm became Haynes and Boone, LLP, three years later. Over the next few decades, the firm rode the...
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Associate Reviews
- “Haynes and Boone’s culture is exceptional and there isn’t another firm like it. The lawyers genuinely get along so well and are also friends apart from work. There are many organic events that we have each month. The day-to-day atmosphere is great, and everyone is very respectful of each other’s time and schedule.”
- “The culture is respectful towards everyone’s preferences, including those who leave the office early to pick up their kids and those who want to socialize and go out. That...
Why Work Here
Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices spanning Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Virginia, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With about 650 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service. The firm is also recognized as a leader in DEI initiatives. It achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification in 2022 after completing a rigorous 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab.
Culture & Inclusion at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Getting Hired Here
- “I think our firm is very competitive in terms of hiring. We draw a lot of attorneys from the top schools, especially in and around Texas. But I also appreciate that the firm finds great attorneys by plucking the top graduates from some schools that are outside of the T14.”
- “While the firm considers hard factors such as grades and school attended in its hiring decisions, it also considers soft factors, such as interesting professional experience or personal story. The firm pours a lot ...
Perks & Benefits