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professional and have integrity. Law firms, companies and Responses prepared by
individuals around the world are operating in the midst of Matthew W. Lampe,
an unprecedented global pandemic, and we respect lawyers global labor & employ-
who show appropriate professional courtesy in accommo- ment co-practice leader,
dating the needs of clients and courts while still processing and Kristina Yost,
matters efficiently and with integrity. We also strongly value partner at the firm.
opposing counsel who are practical in their approach to
litigation. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 1 advocates for
the just, speedy, and inexpensive resolution of litigation,
which we believe is best for the legal system and our clients.
We value opposing counsel who share respect for the prin- then practicing more. The word practice in the “practice of
ciples of Rule 1 and work to advance litigation in an efficient law” is key to the successful development of future genera-
manner. tions of litigators. We also provide robust training tailored to
labor and employment law and litigation skill enhancement
What is the firm doing to ensure that future generations through a fulsome associate training program. Associates not
of litigators are ready to take the helm? It is extremely only attend these regular trainings but, as they gain experi-
important to provide training and opportunities to junior ence, participate in conducting the trainings themselves.
lawyers, enabling them to develop and enhance their skills Investing in the development of future generations of leaders
while advancing to higher levels of responsibility in their is critical to our success and to our ability to represent our
careers. We staff our cases leanly, which enables associates clients in their most consequential labor and employment
to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers challenges.
and to get individualized guidance from partners and more
senior associates. Our junior lawyers play important roles in
formulating strategy, work directly with clients, and partici-
pate in key case activities. They develop by observing more
senior lawyers, practicing by doing, getting feedback, and

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