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- Speaking with several current and former Perkins Coie employees, a Law.com reporting investigation uncovered several instances of attorneys and staff raising concerns about partner behavior with HR that were met with little apparent investigation or follow-up, if any.
- Sources also attested to a broader cultural shift at the firm in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in two sets of reductions in force leaving staffers feeling overworked.
- Sources additionally highlighted a new metrics-based approach embraced by the firm, although several felt that metrics were applied inequitably across the firm and that Perkins Coie generally struggled to retain diverse talent.
Big Law human resource departments have become a flashpoint for cultural and career tensions within law firms.
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