3. Michael Best & Friedrich

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Total attorneys (in Wisconsin): 203

Addresses in Wisconsin: 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 3300, Milwaukee, WI 53202; One S. Pinckney St., Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703; 1000 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220; Two Riverwood Place, Suite 200, N19 W24133 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188-1174

Office phone: Milwaukee: 414-271-6560; Madison: 608-257-3501; Manitowoc: 920-686-2800; Waukesha: 262-956-6560

Out-of-state offices: Chicago

Firm’s website: www.michaelbest.com

Managing partner: David A. Krutz

Hiring partner: Daniel J. Vaccaro

Marketing manager: Jennifer R. Rupkey

Firm administrator: Steven J. Brandl

Information services: Alan W. Ciochon

Niche practice areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, Renewable Energy, Banking & Financial Services

Number of male partners: 101

Number of female partners: 27

Number of male associates: 37

Number of female associates: 23

Number of male of counsel: 13

Number of female of counsel: 2

Number of male minority partners: 3

Number of female minority partners: 0

Number of male minority associates: 2

Number of female minority associates: 1

Starting associates salary: $115,000

Notes about salary, including bonuses: Bonus consideration at 1,950 hours

Associates billable hour requirements: 1,850

Does your firm credit pro bono towards billable hours?: No

Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks

Flextime for attorneys: Yes

Telecommuting for attorneys: Yes

Part-time attorneys: Yes

Total number of staff (in Wisconsin): 175

Flextime for staff: Yes

Telecommuting for staff: Yes

Part-time staff: Yes