Overview
Introduction
Based in Washington, DC, Bookoff McAndrews focuses on patent counseling and prosecution for technology companies. Founded in 2012, this patent boutique has been recognized by Chambers and Forbes, among others, for its stellar work as a top intellectual property firm. BoMc is committed to DEI, celebrates the outside interests of its attorneys, and embraces work-life balance as much as possible in a busy practice; this is evident in its high positions in multiple Best Midsize Law Firms to Work Fo...
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Vault Verdict
Bookoff McAndrews in DC specializes in IP law, and associates report that the firm culture, partner relations, quality work opportunities, and career prospects are excellent. The hiring process is competitive and comprehensive, and candidates with experience and suitable personality are pursued. Coworkers are professional, inclusive, and collaborative, and just the right mix of social events allows work-life balance. Lateral hires transition effectively through training and meetings, and they receive work soon after onboarding. Partners are accessible and supportive colleagues who value associates and genuinely care about associates’ learning and development. In fact, associate and partner mentors, in addition to weekly CLEs and patent law updates, create extensive and fruitful gr...
About the Firm
Bookoff McAndrews is a DC-based patent law firm focused on non-litigation patent services—including patent counseling and prosecution—for technology companies. In a few years since it opened its doors, BoMc has grown to employ more than 35 attorneys, attracting scores of high-technology startups and Fortune 500 companies as clients and gaining the type of recognition typically reserved for more established, larger firms.
Making Its Mark in DC
The firm was founded by former Finnegan partners Les Bookoff and Roland McAndrews in 2012 to focus on "everything patent that's outside the courtroom." Their goal was to cut down on the overhead costs associated with maintaining an in-house litigation practice and provide clients with greater staffing predictability. The ...
Associate Reviews
- “BoMc's culture is second to none. The firm has a number of routine formal get-togethers throughout the year along with informal gathers. The day-to-day atmosphere is friendly and inclusive. Lawyer and staff relationships are great, and the legal staff across the board at the firm is fantastic.”
- “The firm's culture is very friendly and inclusive. Socializing events are both firm-sponsored and organic. Even those who work remotely appear to achieve regular interactions beyond work-related meetings, at least virtually, with other colleagues.”
- “Despite being largely remote, Bookoff McAndrews maintains a strong culture of professionalism, inclusivity, and a healthy work-life balance. In-person social events are sponsored by the firm at least once per quarter. The DC office is jovial and amenity-rich. Partners are accessible, supportive, and invested in both the health and growth of associates. Staff are highly valued and treated with the utmost respect and appreciation.”
- “Bookoff McAndrews has a very warm and welcoming culture. The firm hosts multiple events throughout the year to connect all employees. People are open to helping others. The firm encourages an environment where everyone is learning and developing.”
Diversity at Bookoff McAndrews PLLC
Getting Hired Here
- “The firm seems relatively selective. They value a resume that aligns with the needs of one or more clients or an indication that an individual is capable of adapting. There is formal onboarding.”
- “Hiring is streamlined, fair, and even pleasurable at points. There's an initial phone screen with a partner. If recommended for the next round, you interview for two hours, one with two associates and one with two partners. To assess your writing level, the firm has you complete a 20-minute exercise at the end of the interviews, which is much better than having to procure a writing sample.”
- “The firm generally seems to seek lateral attorneys for hire but does not shut the door on those who have recently graduated from law school and also sponsors student associates. From my interview process, it appeared that work experience and your personality/interactions throughout the process were the biggest factors.”
- “We hire straight out of law school and seasoned attorneys. The biggest factors appear to be how well we think they will fit into our collaborative environment and whether they produce/can be taught to produce quality work product. No magic qualifications or feeder schools.”
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