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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDorsey & Whitney employees are -29% more likely to recommend Dorsey & Whitney as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
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| 43% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Dorsey & Whitney is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dorsey & Whitney employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Dorsey & Whitney’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Dorsey & Whitney was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dorsey & Whitney is rated D
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Dorsey & Whitney ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 14 Dorsey & Whitney employee reviews, 17% were positive. The remaining 83% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dorsey & Whitney improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 17% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 83% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Paycheck every two weeks. That is about it the only positive outlook.
What do you like best about your company?team efforts are encouraged
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Management need to take a leadership class
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening, I have never been asked by management how are you doing , or what we can do to make you be successful
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Stop being so cheap. Care about your employees. If they are happy, it will show in their performance. Incentives, bonuses, more recognition
Dorsey is a business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients' needs.
To provide law firm services
| Headquarter | Minneapolis, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dorsey.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1912 |
| Tel | (612) 340-2600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Dorsey & Whitney competitors include Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, K&L GATES LLP, and Davis Wright Tremaine. Dorsey & Whitney ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dorsey & Whitney compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
8 employees at Dorsey & Whitney have reviewed Dorsey & Whitney 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 8 Dorsey & Whitney employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dorsey & Whitney are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dorsey & Whitney, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dorsey & Whitney are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Dorsey & Whitney are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dorsey & Whitney believe the environment at Dorsey & Whitney is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dorsey & Whitney is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Dorsey & Whitney work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Dorsey & Whitney are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dorsey & Whitney is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Dorsey & Whitney employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Dorsey & Whitney's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Dorsey & Whitney employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
The Dorsey & Whitney Executive Team is rated a “D”
Robert Swayze Chief Financial Officer
Robert Swayze serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Dorsey & Whitney.
Silvia Coulter Chief Marketing and Business Development Offices
Silvia Coulter serves as the Chief Marketing and Business Development Offices of Dorsey & Whitney.
Bryn Vaaler Chief Marketing and Professional Development Officer/Of Counsel
Bryn Vaaler serves as the Chief Marketing and Professional Development Officer/Of Counsel of Dorsey & Whitney.
Kevin Tracey CFO
Kevin Tracey serves as the CFO of Dorsey & Whitney.
Patrick Lutter Chief Administrative Officer
Patrick Lutter serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Patrick started at Dorsey & Whitney... read more
Paul Miller Chief Information Officer
Paul Miller serves as the Chief Information Officer of Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Paul started at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in... read more
Joan Oyaas Chief Organization Development Officer
Joan Oyaas serves as the Chief Organization Development Officer of Dorsey & Whitney.
Joanie Oyaas Chief Organization Development Officer
Joanie Oyaas serves as the Chief Organization Development Officer of Dorsey & Whitney.
Pat Courtemanche Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer
Pat Courtemanche serves as the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer of Dorsey & Whitney.
How much do people at Dorsey & Whitney get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dorsey & Whitney is $109,414, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,660, or $51 per hour.
At Dorsey & Whitney, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,312 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,704 annually. Average Dorsey & Whitney salaries by department include: Finance at $78,376, HR at $111,850, Legal at $217,311, and Product at $147,059. Half of Dorsey & Whitney salaries are above $107,660.
6 employees at Dorsey & Whitney rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at Dorsey & Whitney rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $206k | $206k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $255k | $255k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Dorsey & Whitney score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing Dorsey & Whitney in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Dorsey & Whitney across various culture dimensions.
Dorsey & Whitney's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Dorsey & Whitney's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Dorsey & Whitney applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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IT | 100% |
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Minneapolis | 100% |
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What is Dorsey & Whitney eNPS?
The eNPS for Dorsey & Whitney is -29
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Dorsey & Whitney?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the IT in Dorsey & Whitney?
The average salaries for IT in Dorsey & Whitney is 93k
Who are Dorsey & Whitney competitors?
Dorsey & Whitney main competitors are Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, K&L GATES LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine
What are the benefits at Dorsey & Whitney?
Dorsey & Whitney perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays & Unique Office Space