Associates Committee

Thompson Coburn has a very active Associates Committee that, among other things, accomplishes the following: assists with the orientation and integration of associates into the Firm; serves as a forum for discussion of issues affecting associates; communicates with associates about Firm matters and policies; and, serves as an additional conduit to Firm management for associates’ questions, suggestions and concerns. Topics of discussion have included recruitment and retention policies, Firm mentoring programs, technology and support service initiatives, family-friendly work policies, associate reviews, salary and benefits, and training & development. The committee meets monthly and is led by two partners in conjunction with the Director of HR, Legal Recruiting, and Associate Development. Selection of associates to the committee is generally conducted on a random basis, although the committee is structured to include at least two representatives from each associate class. The committee includes representatives from the each of the Firm's offices. Committee members serve on the Associates Committee for two year terms. These members work diligently to ensure that their classes are well represented and that the concerns of associates in all practice areas are addressed by the committee.