Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"MaryJeanette Dee is a BS attorney, a Lionel Hutz. She doesn't have a law degree. REview records before hiring. Intern Katherine Dee, nepotism, was dressed in a miniskirt and heels, lkke she was on a night on the town. Can you believe these people. They dress like whores when doing a law firm. MaryJeanette Dee had advice that was contrary to law, and would have been illegal. She's an ambulance chaser. Avoid Katherine Dee as well."

"I have worked at Sheppard Mullin for a number of years. The technology is rather subpar for a law firm of that size. There is also a lack of accountability among the departments which leads to inefficiencies and slows down processes."

"Great place to work. I worked in the Real Estate practice as a project manager/assistant in the Orange County office and loved my time there. The attorneys are great to work with, and company itself has a great culture. We work hard, but it's rewarding, and they care about you as a person."

"Average employer, as law firms go. Management decent. Experience can vary greatly depending on supervising attorney(s). Recommend negotiating highest possible salary going in; increases once hired are minimal. Firm raises billing rates frequently, salary not so much -- e.g., billing rate increase of $135 per hour in four years (from $110 to $245); salary increase during same time period less than $4 per hour. Associate salary is competitive; annual compensation for partners easily averages well over $1 m, with high-levels making $2 - $5 m. Administrative staff (file clerks, copy services, etc.) are not paid well. Branch offices seem more laid back than main office downtown."