WSGR vs Weil (SV Lit) Forum

[Anonymous User]

Hi all--I have offers with both WSGR and Weil for Silicon Valley. Apparently Weil generates their own work out of the SV office and the associates say they are drowning in work because of their local clients. WSGR is headquartered in SV, so obviously the same. Interested in commercial lit if that helps but I want as broad exposure to different practice areas as possible

WSGR
- 1950 billable
- sweatshop reputation
- structured learning experiences
- layoffs??
- can you rotate trans/lit? no idea

Weil
- no billables
- young partners and small group, so better mentorship opps
- stuck in one lit practice group, so can't rotate
- so so much work to go around
- just opened SF and LA offices so growing
- no layoffs

Also waiting on K&S and Quinn if anyone wants to throw in their thoughts on those.

[Anonymous User]

Going to a practice with no billable requirement that does not fire people is valuable. But I would also consider the type of work you will do. WSGR is 1950 but gives you like 100 for "firm citizenship" and another 50 or so for vacation so its more like 1800. You will crush 1800 year on year in litigation - much easier to generate hours than in corporate practice. WSGR did not really fire people. They probably stealthed a few underperformers though. WSGR is a way bigger name in SV - godfather of SV law. Weil have their national brand but that is about it. Just go off your gut - who did you like more. They are both going to be busy - lit is exploding rn everywhere.

No clue on K&S. Quinn is good, very IP heavy up there, probably will work the most there but also have actual trial opportunities and get paid a bit more.

For you atm, I would think more about what kind of work you would be exposed to more than anything else. If you do not want a sweatshop pick Weil or WSGR (take a peak at how much people actually work).

[Anonymous User]

Personally would go with Weil, no min + not tech based firm. WSGR has avoided the negative media its peers have, but it's still a risk imo.

I wouldn't think K&S is in the conversation, its SV office is miniscule. K&S also has a much harder line on hours.

Quinn has a unique culture, people either love it or hate it.

[encatimini]

Personally would go with Weil, no min + not tech based firm. WSGR has avoided the negative media its peers have, but it's still a risk imo.

I wouldn't think K&S is in the conversation, its SV office is miniscule. K&S also has a much harder line on hours.

Quinn has a unique culture, people either love it or hate it.

100%—post ZIRP it is good to be diversified from tech.