Law Students
LateralsThe Austin office of Thompson & Knight opened in 1979. We have maintained a solid and trusted Austin presence that keeps pace with the continued economic diversification and growth of Austin business.
A few perks at Thompson & Knight are our formalized training and evaluation programs, laptop computers, window offices, a Summer Associate portal, pro bono opportunities, covered parking, paperless timesheets and work logs, and exciting social functions. Summer Associates in our Austin office enjoy outings such as the all associates party, golf and spa days, practice group dinners, cooking classes, and a crawfish boil.
Thompson & Knight is organized into the following areas of practice:
- Corporate and Securities
- Corporate Reorganization and Creditors' Rights
- Environmental
- Finance
- Government Relations and Public Policy
- Health Law
- Intellectual Property
- International
- Labor, Employment, and Immigration
- Oil, Gas, and Energy
- Real Estate and Banking
- Tax, Benefits, and Estate Planning
- Technology
- Trial and Appellate
A few of the honors and awards we have received include:
- One of the top 40 law firms in the U.S. based on growth in three key financial performance measures by The American Lawyer;
- 79 attorneys selected for The Best Lawyers in America 2008, which includes nearly half of our Partners;
- 21 attorneys selected by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in 2008;
- 10 attorneys selected by Lawdragon as "America's Leading Lawyers" in 2006;
- 74 attorneys named "Texas Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly in 2007;
- 28 attorneys selected as "Rising Stars" by Texas Monthly in 2008;
- 18 attorneys selected by Who's Who Legal: Texas as "Leading Lawyers" in Texas in 2007; and
- Recipient of the 2008 Ernst & Young Celebration of Diversity Award for "Workplace of the Year."
For more information, please contact Recruiting Coordinator Meg Munson to learn more about our exciting career opportunities!
Meg.Munson@tklaw.com
1.800.777.9696, ext.1180