Q&A With Dorsey & Whitney Employees
Dorsey & Whitney employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Dorsey & Whitney
Talented attorneys, management has no leadership skills, they treat staff, attorneys and partners as widgets
It's a paying job, work is steady. I stay away from the drama as much as I can.
Q&A With Dorsey & Whitney Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at Dorsey & Whitney?
Business attire, suit tie, women a nice pant suit
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Dorsey & Whitney?
It was fine. It was like a conversation amongst friends
How do I do well in an interview at Dorsey & Whitney?
Just be yourself, relax and think of it as a conversation between friends. Be confident and optimistic
What are your coworkers at Dorsey & Whitney like?
anything to make themselves better they would throw you in a lions den if they could look out
What unique perks and benefits does Dorsey & Whitney provide?
no unique perks and benefits you pay added supplement for health insurance surprise
How's the morale at Dorsey & Whitney?
morale is all time low
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Dorsey & Whitney?
nothing new same as all law firm brass and heirchy staff is replaceable and all attorneys must meet or exceed billables
What's the office layout like at Dorsey & Whitney?
new office outer offices along windows interior cubicles assistants and inner offices for admin and management
What are the team outings like at Dorsey & Whitney?
generic nothing out of the ordinary most do not attend and are family events
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Dorsey & Whitney?
no social life you are there to do a job there is no time for office chatter although I see the same favorites visiting
What kind of people succeed at Dorsey & Whitney?
people that eat, sleep and work there and are favorites of the upper management
How do you feel about Dorsey & Whitney's future?
as tight budgeted and low salaried on their staff, cheap on supplies and no such raises they will mostly be in business with extreme turnover rate
How challenged are you at Dorsey & Whitney?
you are challenged by constant updates of firm policy changes usually billing issues takes up so much time you want to scream down the halls
How's the work pace at Dorsey & Whitney?
fast paced and not fast enough you are expected to work work work you should be entitled to a break but if you went to the bathroom or got a drink from kitchen that was your break you leave your office it is frowned upon
What do people at Dorsey & Whitney think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
he is the grand wizard, can do no wrong doesnt see the big picture, staff could be treated better, better pay, better benefits, better appreciation, stop being so stingy
Does Dorsey & Whitney have any remote positions?
yeah right, good joke
How does Dorsey & Whitney make decisions around promotions?
good question? never heard of promotion except for associates to partner and that is usual a 7 year deal
How's the vacation policy at Dorsey & Whitney?
they don't have much of a pto you earn as you work, usual 10 days you have to use as vacation and sick, you feel terrible for missing too
What part of Dorsey & Whitney's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
business and finance seems to be growing and patent seems to be slowing because there is more competition both in billing and quality or work









