Overview
Introduction
Hooper Lundy is the largest firm in the country to focus only on healthcare providers and suppliers, which gives it a reputable niche in the healthcare industry. The firm is well suited for associates who thrive in a team-oriented culture and want early hands-on experience under the guidance of dedicated mentors. The firm is also a certified provider of continuing legal education and provides in-house legal training on healthcare issues that are not available to the general bar.
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Vault Verdict
If you’re interested in a mostly remote practice focused on healthcare law, Hooper Lundy pairs that with a collegial and highly collaborative culture. Partners are kind, invested in associate success, and transparent about the state of the firm, with a quarterly call to update all attorneys on finances, firm direction, and the market. The billable hour requirement is 1,900, with associates having plenty of work without feeling overwhelmed. The firm’s base salary is a little below BigLaw market rates, but there are bonuses available for high billers that move compensation closer to market. The work is highly technical and substantive, with associates regularly doing work above their experience level (but provided with support where they need it). Technology is solid and remote work...
About the Firm
Hooper Lundy & Bookman is a firm dedicated to healthcare law, representing providers and suppliers in all aspects of their business and regulatory transactions, litigation, and arbitration and dispute resolution needs, as well as advocacy and public policy.
Health Care Trio
HLB was founded in 1987 by three attorneys with lots of healthcare prowess. Patric Hooper began his career with the California DOJ as Deputy Attorney General before pivoting to focus on healthcare litigation against state and federal governments. Robert Lundy and Lloyd Bookman also brought years of expertise in healthcare law, notably with ample experience representing healthcare providers, to round out the founding trio. From the firm’s humble beginnings in Los Angeles, the firm now helps clients in all 50 ...
Associate Reviews
- “We are largely remote, but I collaborate with others every day and have become friends with other associates even though we don't see each other often. I also work closely with attorneys in other offices and feel like I know them well because we have a culture of collaborating over Teams.”
- “There are frequent happy hours, and the San Diego office has biweekly lunches at nice places to make sure everyone comes into the office.”
- “Law firm is social, kind, fun, and engaging. They have gone above and beyond in making me feel welcome and supported.”
- “It depends on the office location, but generally, there are a number of opportunities to socialize with other attorneys that are sponsored by the firm, such as lunches, happy hours, firm dinners at conferences and other events, etc.”
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