

Diverse employees at Alston & Bird have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alston & Bird have rated Happiness, Compensation, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Alston & Bird employees are 66% more likely to recommend Alston & Bird as a great place to work
| 83% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 17% | Detractors |
Working at Alston & Bird is rated highly by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alston & Bird employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Alston & Bird’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Alston & Bird was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alston & Bird is rated A-
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Alston & Bird ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 26 Alston & Bird employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alston & Bird improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was comprehensive for my skills and personality.
What makes you most happy at work?Being with the people around me.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I get opportunity to grow in my area.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?More transparency about what decisions are being made for our team.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?be conscious of being disruptive. more training.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?better communication, having a better defined idea of the role
Alston & Bird LLP is a law firm providing legal services in Intellectual property issues, and most prominently patent rights.
Focuses on getting to know our business, and anticipating what we need at every turn
They define who we are and how we interact with our clients and with each other. From the founding of the firm in the late 1800s, collegiality, teamwork, loyalty, diversity, individual satisfaction, fairness and professional development have been guiding principles and values we measure ourselves by
| Headquarter | 1201 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA United States of America |
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| Website | www.alston.com/ |
| Tel | 2027563333 |
Alston & Bird competitors include King & Spalding, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, and Clifford Chance. Alston & Bird ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alston & Bird compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

14 employees at Alston & Bird have reviewed Alston & Bird across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 14 Alston & Bird employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alston & Bird are extremely happy with their total compensation at Alston & Bird, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alston & Bird are pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Alston & Bird are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alston & Bird believe the environment at Alston & Bird is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alston & Bird is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at Alston & Bird work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Alston & Bird are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alston & Bird is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Alston & Bird employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Alston & Bird 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Alston & Bird's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Alston & Bird employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Richard’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Alston & Bird’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, employees in the Legal department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Alston & Bird’s competitors, Richard Hays ranks right above King & Spalding CEO Robert Hays. Under Hays’s leadership, Alston & Bird employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Alston & Bird could stand to see real improvement.
The Alston & Bird Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Richard Hays, Partner John L. Sullivan Jr., and Chief Representative for Beijing and Partner Yitai Hu
Richard Hays CEO / President
Richard Hays serves as the CEO / President of Alston & Bird.
John L. Sullivan Jr. Partner
Mr. John L. Sullivan is a Partner at Alston & Bird LLP. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property... read more
Paul F. Cash Partner
Mr. Paul F. Cash serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Group RCI, Inc. Mr. Cash is a Partner at... read more
Trevor Nagel Partner
Mr. Trevor Nagel serves as Partner in the technology group at the Washington office of Alston & Bird, LLP since June... read more
W. Hunter Holliday Partner
Mr. W. Hunter Holliday is a Partner at Alston & Bird LLP. Mr. Holliday is a member of the firm's Capital Markets Group.... read more
Bruce Pasfield Partner
Mr. Bruce Pasfield serves as Partner in the Environmental and Land Use group at Alston & Bird, LLP since November 2005.... read more
J. Vaughan Curtis Partner
Mr. J. Vaughan Curtis is a Partner at Alston & Bird LLP. Mr. Curtis is a member of the Healthcare - Corporate and... read more
Evan M. Drutman Partner
Evan M. Drutman serves as a Partner in Financial Services Group at Alston & Bird, LLP. Mr. Drutman practicing out of the... read more
How much do people at Alston & Bird get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alston & Bird is $125,000, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,175, or $64 per hour.
At Alston & Bird, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,371 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $45,997 annually. Average Alston & Bird salaries by department include: Sales at $172,390, Finance at $96,844, IT at $99,049, and Operations at $129,632. Half of Alston & Bird salaries are above $135,175.
9 employees at Alston & Bird rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 8 employees at Alston & Bird rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $233k | $233k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Alston & Bird score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Alston & Bird in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alston & Bird across various culture dimensions.
Alston & Bird's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Alston & Bird's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Alston & Bird's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Alston & Bird applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
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What is Alston & Bird address?
Alston & Bird location is at 1201 West Peachtree Street
Who is the CEO of Alston & Bird?
Alston & Bird CEO is Richard Hays, their score by employees is 86
What is Alston & Bird eNPS?
The eNPS for Alston & Bird is 66
What is the salary for Office Manager in Alston & Bird?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 64k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Alston & Bird?
The average salaries for Business Development in Alston & Bird is 126k