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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Seyfarth Shaw have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Seyfarth Shaw employees are -34% more likely to recommend Seyfarth Shaw as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Seyfarth Shaw is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Seyfarth Shaw employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Manager and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting Seyfarth Shaw’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Seyfarth Shaw was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Seyfarth Shaw is rated C
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Seyfarth Shaw ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 11 Seyfarth Shaw employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Seyfarth Shaw improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They aim for inclusion and diversity
What is the best part about your compensation package?Company Matching 401k retirement plan
What do you like best about the leadership team?Communication style, compassion and empathy
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Value employees in more than talk.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?People are so busy and stressed that it's difficult to form relationships.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?401k matching at some level. Market pay.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, we are leading the way to deliver legal services more effectively, more efficiently, more transparently.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities
| Headquarter | 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.seyfarth.com |
| Founding Date | 1945 |
| Tel | 312-346-8000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Seyfarth Shaw competitors include Ogletree Deakins, Alston & Bird, Clifford Chance, and Sheppard Mullin. Seyfarth Shaw ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Seyfarth Shaw compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

15 employees at Seyfarth Shaw have reviewed Seyfarth Shaw 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 15 Seyfarth Shaw employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Seyfarth Shaw are not very pleased with their total compensation at Seyfarth Shaw, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Seyfarth Shaw are generally satisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Seyfarth Shaw are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Seyfarth Shaw believe the environment at Seyfarth Shaw is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Seyfarth Shaw is comfortably fast. About 20% of the employees at Seyfarth Shaw work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Seyfarth Shaw 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 Seyfarth Shaw is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Seyfarth Shaw 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.
Employees’ understanding of Seyfarth Shaw's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Seyfarth Shaw employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Peter’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Peter in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Peter C.Miller’s employees rank Seyfarth Shaw in the Top 20% for Office Culture, in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Environment. C.Miller is generally unpopular with Seyfarth Shaw employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Legal department. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Seyfarth Shaw’s competitors, Peter C.Miller ranks below both Clifford Chance CEO Matthew Layton and Sheppard Mullin CEO Robert Beall.
The Seyfarth Shaw Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Peter C.Miller, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Dawn Orel, and Partner - Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Ben Conley
Peter C.Miller CEO / President
Peter C.Miller serves as the CEO / President of Seyfarth Shaw.
Ben Conley Partner - Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
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Andrew Jurczyk Chief Information Officer
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Judy Braun Chief Talent Officer
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How much do people at Seyfarth Shaw get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Seyfarth Shaw is $99,167, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,606, or $51 per hour.
At Seyfarth Shaw, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $186,765 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,562 annually. Average Seyfarth Shaw salaries by department include: HR at $110,941, Engineering at $121,552, Sales at $212,838, and Product at $127,989. Half of Seyfarth Shaw salaries are above $107,606.
8 employees at Seyfarth Shaw rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 6 employees at Seyfarth Shaw rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Seyfarth Shaw employees include job titles like Desktop Support and Paralegal. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Seyfarth Shaw employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $103k | $103k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $281k | $281k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Seyfarth Shaw across various culture dimensions.
Seyfarth Shaw's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Seyfarth Shaw's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Seyfarth Shaw applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Seyfarth Shaw unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

What is Seyfarth Shaw address?
Seyfarth Shaw location is at 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 2400
Who is the CEO of Seyfarth Shaw?
Seyfarth Shaw CEO is Peter C.Miller, their score by employees is 63
What is Seyfarth Shaw eNPS?
The eNPS for Seyfarth Shaw is -34
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Seyfarth Shaw?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 130k
What are the salaries in the HR in Seyfarth Shaw?
The average salaries for HR in Seyfarth Shaw is 111k