Careers in the United States

Careers in the United States

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Offices

Working in the United States

Hogan Lovells is a global leading firm with a foundation rooted in continuous evolution and unwavering pursuit of excellence. Working as an integrated team, our people help clients across a broad spectrum of highly regulated sectors address some of the world’s most significant legal challenges. Our unique global platform, our ambitious and supportive culture that fosters success and brings out people’s best, and our commitment to your professional development provides an exceptional foundation on which to build a legal career.

We prize our friendly, team-oriented environment, which encourages professional development, strong associate-partner relations, and client contact early in your career. Our teams thrive on inclusivity, collaboration and support. And we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, being a responsible business recognized as an employer of choice and market leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In 1970, we created a Pro Bono practice, the first firm to dedicate partners, counsel, paralegals, and Business Team professionals full-time to providing pro bono legal services. We offer associates many opportunities to dedicate time to pro bono work, including a fully immersive four-month rotation program for first-year associates. Also, we have a Senior Associate in charge of U.S. pro bono work for an 18-month rotational period. In October 2023, the Pro Bono Institute presented Hogan Lovells with the John H. Pickering Award in recognition of our commitment to promoting access to justice.

We are proud that in 2023, Hogan Lovells ranked first in Law360’s Social Impact Leaders list, which measures key indicators that we believe showcase the culture of our firm and our commitment to responsible business.

You will be part of an ambitious and diverse firm, providing advice that shapes sectors. We thrive on inclusivity and collaboration and create opportunities for ourselves and for each other. No matter where you are in your career journey, we are committed to helping you achieve your aspirations through ongoing professional and personal development and continuous learning.

Are you exploring a career in law, seeking to elevate your career as an experienced lawyer, or looking to grow your skills within our Business Team? Define your Future. Find out more about our current opportunities here. If you are considering a Summer Associate Position click here. Alternatively, please contact the relevant recruitment contact below.

You’re on your way to becoming a lawyer. As a summer associate at Hogan Lovells, you’ll take critical steps toward advancing your career. With our support, you’ll develop your legal skills and learn from the field’s preeminent minds.

Our summer associate program is multifaceted. You’ll work with our lawyers, getting to know them and their practices and tapping into their collective experience. You’ll get the chance to do meaningful work across different practice areas. Your opportunities to work on pro bono projects will be impactful and you will have the choice to participate in responsible business activities. In 2023, our summer associates worked on 73 pro bono projects across the country, with nearly 70% of the class participating.

Our goal is to invest in experiential teaching and learning opportunities to help you get ready to master aspects of the practice. There will be many opportunities to interact with our lawyers and clients on substantive matters, including the possibility of attending client meetings, closings, administrative hearings, oral arguments, and depositions. Throughout these opportunities you’ll receive mentoring and feedback to encourage your ongoing development throughout the summer program and beyond.

And of course, you’ll get to know your fellow summer associates, spending the summer in a new city or experiencing a place you already love from a new perspective.

Our summer associate program typically runs from mid-May to late July. During the program, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our Summer Associate Conference, a multi-day training and networking experience hosted by our Washington, D.C., office. The conference brings together summer associates from across the U.S. to connect with and learn from our incredible attorneys and professionals, build directly applicable skills, and develop meaningful relationships across the firm.

Applying

Candidates for summer associate positions must be attending an ABA-accredited law school in the United States. Our application process provides various options. You can apply directly to us for a position in our summer program - we regularly interview and hire students who apply directly. We also participate in school sponsored recruiting programs and if we interview at your school you can apply through that process.

A resume or CV is required at the time of application and we encourage you to include a cover letter to tell us why you’re interested in the firm and the location to which you’re applying. Find out more about our current opportunities.

Successful candidates can also apply for one of our scholarships which are eligible for students who demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hogan Lovells. Read about our 2L Summer Associate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion scholarship.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

For visually impaired applicants, our job hotline is available at +1 202-637-6444 for instructions on submitting an application to any U.S. office.

Experienced lawyers

There’s no substitute for lived experience. Although most of our entry-level positions are filled by our former summer associates, this varies among offices and we often have additional lateral hiring needs.

Our hiring process for legal professionals applies to those seeking the below positions:

Experienced lawyers: Currently practicing lawyers interested in an associate or other attorney position with us
Entry-level associates: 3Ls or those recently qualified to practice
Judicial clerks: Current judicial clerks seeking employment post-clerkship

Billable Hours Requirements

Ambition and an unwavering pursuit of excellence are central to our firm, and we require a certain level of commitment to be considered for class-level bonuses. You’ll be expected to work a minimum of 2,000 billable hours annually. If you meet 1,800 billable hours then up to 50 DEI hours can count towards your minimum and at 1,850 hours, all the pro bono hours you worked will be counted toward the 2,000 minimum. Associates also receive billable-hour credit for their time working on certain pro bono matters that are part of our Fellowship Program, as well as for court-appointed cases. You may also receive discretionary bonus consideration for significant achievements in legal project management, or for making an exceptional contribution to firm community, firm business, and client development efforts.

Applying

Applicants for legal professional positions are required to submit a resume or CV. We also encourage you to include a cover letter telling us why you want to join the firm, and your law school transcript (or the equivalent). Candidates for lawyer opportunities must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and be a member of the Bar. Find out more about our current opportunities or you can contact the office you’re interested in joining.

Search firms should reach out to a recruitment contact for the appropriate office to inquire about current needs and submit applicant information.

For visually impaired applicants, our job hotline is available at +1 202-637-6444 for instructions on submitting an application to any U.S. office.

Business team

Find shared excellence wherever you look. From finance to marketing, or conflicts to human resources, our Business Team provide the support that keeps our firm moving forward. Our Business Team are change agents. They have diverse experience, bold ideas, and are skilled collaborators. Hogan Lovells is where careers thrive, and people come to work among the best in their fields.

Applying

If you’re interested in becoming part of a truly global, collaborative Business Team, your journey begins here.

Find out more about our current opportunities or you can contact the office you’re interested in joining.

For visually impaired applicants, our job hotline is available at +1 202-637-6444 for instructions on submitting an application to any U.S. office.

Offices

Baltimore

Working in Baltimore

Clients seeking advice and representation in complex business and litigation matters turn to our team. We work collaboratively with our global network of offices to find creative and innovative solutions for our clients.

Our team, approximately 30 lawyers and 20 Business Team professionals, is based in Baltimore’s beautiful Harbor East area, near many of the city’s attractions and we typically host a class of approximately three summer associates.

What we do

Our lawyers practice multiple areas of law, including Corporate & Finance; M&A; Government Relations and Policy Advocacy; Infrastructure, Energy, Resources, and Projects; and Litigation.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“I loved my time at the office. Connecting with the people was the best part.”
“[The] events were fun and provided a comfortable atmosphere to mingle with associates and partners.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Sally Sessions
Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator - Laterals
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Suzanne Hudgens
Regional Lateral Associate Recruitment Manager, D.C. Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Baltimore office

Boston

Working in Boston

Boston has a rich history of zealous legal advocacy going back to the Founders, and our lawyers here are recognized for theirs. In this dynamic and growing marketplace, we offer comprehensive legal resources for clients in the life sciences, health care, higher education, financial services, and technology sectors. Responding to our clients’ needs, our Boston office is centered around powerhouse Corporate & Finance, Intellectual Property, and Disputes practices. Our team of approximately 25 lawyers and 15 professionals includes several former federal prosecutors, who bring unmatched depth and breadth to our investigations and white collar practice.

Our Boston office serves as a cornerstone for our global Life Sciences and Health Care team, which includes more than 500 lawyers worldwide who work with a wide variety of life sciences and health care clients.

We are based in the heart of the Financial District, only steps away from South Station and the federal courthouse. We typically host a class of approximately three summer associates.

Our summer experience, according to our summer associates

"I appreciated the great substantive quality of summer assignments as well as the robust cross-office nature of Hogan Lovells."
"The Boston team was kind, respectful, and understanding. They are great."

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level and lateral associate recruiting

Alexandra Garcia
Associate Recruitment Manager – Northeast Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Boston office

Colorado Springs

Working in Colorado Springs

We are a close-knit team, which offers the opportunity for more substantive work and regular contact with partners, clients, and the courts. We work closely with our Denver colleagues and we all work out of that office as well.

When we are not traveling throughout the US on our matters, we all prefer to be in our Colorado offices to foster a collaborative and team environment. We enjoy spending time together for both work and social gatherings.

Colorado Springs is consistently rated highly in the U.S. News and World Report analysis of metro areas for desirability, job market, and high quality of life. Our Colorado Springs office boasts direct, unobstructed views of Pikes Peak, and we’re within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, shopping, gyms, world-class hiking trails, and more.

What we do

Our lawyers practice in two primary substantive areas: Commercial Litigation/Disputes (with a significant emphasis on construction/engineering matters) and Real Estate transactions. We use our well-established relationships and connections and work collaboratively with our worldwide colleagues to serve local, national, and international clients in the construction, engineering, energy, finance, health, hotel and hospitality, manufacturing, software, real estate, and technology sectors.

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Colorado Springs office

Denver

Working in Denver

Our multi-practice Denver office is at the forefront of events shaping the Rocky Mountain region. Our team, approximately 60 lawyers and 55 professionals, have held key positions in local, state, and federal government. We like to be social. We get together for weekly lunches, host impromptu happy hours, gather to watch sporting events in the Junction (one of our communal spaces), and enjoy annual summer and holiday gatherings.

We are based in the Union Station neighborhood, which boasts a major transit hub, some of the city’s newest restaurants and hotels, and a seasonal farmer’s market. Our office space, built in 2016, has an open design with abundant natural light and views of the Rocky Mountains. It also offers state-of-the-art technology, plenty of space for conversing and collaborating, height-adjustable desks, and other wellness features. Our building features a state-of-the-art fitness center on the second floor, which employees can use at no cost. On-site bike storage and locker room facilities are also available onsite.

What we do

Our clients, which range from Fortune 500 businesses to emerging technology companies, rely on us to work together as a team to handle their sophisticated business transactions, high-stakes litigation, and large public projects at the intersection of law and public policy.

Under the umbrella of our main practice groups—Corporate & Finance; Disputes; Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology; Global Regulatory—our lawyers practice in more than 13 substantive areas. Our work spans: Aerospace, Automotive, Energy and Natural resources, Life Sciences and Health Care, Private Capital, M&A, Real Estate, Sports, Media and Entertainment, Technology, and Transportation and Logistics.

We typically host a class of four to six summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“The summer associate committee panel was candid about their experience working at HL. Their willingness to answer questions about the pros and cons of working in Big Law was extremely informative.”
“I highly recommend the summer program. The work is substantive and interesting, everyone in the office is incredibly nice, and I enjoyed all the summer events.”
“I was impressed with the office turnout to the Dragon Boat Festival and at the all-attorney party. I enjoyed chatting with the office managing partner at the Red Rocks event and getting to know some of the associates and their significant others at the all-attorney party.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Heather Ballew
Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Denver office

Houston

Working in Houston

Our team, approximately 30 lawyers and 25 professionals, likes to be social. We celebrate milestones, try new workouts, host impromptu happy hours in the Landing (one of our communal spaces), cheer on the Astros, and enjoy annual summer and holiday gatherings.

We’re located in the heart of downtown with direct access to all Metro Light Rail lines and close to hotels, restaurants, and new residential projects. Our office is in a building that has received a silver LEED certification and features a state-of-the-art fitness center on the second floor, which employees can use at no cost. On-site bike storage is also available.

Our space offers a bright, open design with floor-to-ceiling windows, a high-end conference center, state-of-the-art technology, an abundance of meeting spaces, and a wellness room.

What we do

In a city that’s home to more than 25 Fortune 500 companies and widely known as the energy capital of the world, our transactional, litigation, regulatory, and intellectual property lawyers meet a wide range of our clients’ most important needs. We work with many different types of clients in many different sectors—oil and gas companies, infrastructure funds and developers, financial institutions, life sciences companies, and engineering, procurement, and construction contractors—and primarily practice in three substantive areas: corporate, intellectual property, and litigation.

We typically host a class of five to six summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“Here at Hogan Lovells, the work you do as a summer fit into the final work product.”
“While I have only summered at Hogan Lovells, I was so impressed by how well all the summers got along. I can see how the class (across offices) can form long-term, meaningful relationships.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time. Many of the attorneys, especially the junior ones, went out of their way to make me feel welcome and be beacons of support and kindness. In addition, a lot of the attorneys offered immensely helpful career advice. Overall, I loved the experience and will be forever grateful for the opportunity.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Mari Garcia
Associate Recruitment Operations Coordinator
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Houston office

Los Angeles

Working in Los Angeles

We represent local, national, and international clients, principally in the areas of litigation, media and entertainment, business restructuring and insolvency, investment banking, employment, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation.

Our clients depend on us for experienced counsel and advocacy, and members of our office have held key federal government positions, including acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California and associate chief counsel at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Our close-knit team of nearly 50 lawyers and 25 professionals, gather for weekly lunches and happy hours in the Commons (one of our communal spaces). We also hold many student events in the Commons and enjoy annual summer and holiday gatherings.

We are located in Century City, one of Los Angeles’ most prominent employment centers. Our office is minutes from shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Our office space, redesigned in 2016, has an open plan that takes full advantage of natural light and has views of the Pacific Ocean. It also offers state-of-the-art technology, plenty of space for conversing and collaborating, height-adjustable desks, and other wellness features.

What we do

We provide a full range of legal services to a broad variety of clients, ranging from pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device companies to global media conglomerates. Our lawyers practice in four substantive areas: Commercial, Corporate, Food Law, and Investigations. Our work includes complex litigation, employment counseling and litigation, direct lending and leveraged finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring, health care transactions and disputes, and privacy and cybersecurity.

We typically host a class of four to six summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“There were plenty of opportunities to socialize and engage with the attorneys. In addition, the Associates Committee panel was also informative.”
“Attorneys were patient and willing to provide the feedback I needed. They were supportive and responsive throughout the whole summer.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Christopher Bostrom
Associate Recruitment Coordinator
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Los Angeles office

Louisville GBC

Working in Louisville

Home to the Kentucky Derby and located in the heart of bourbon country, the Louisville Global Business Center (GBC) opened in 2016 and is continuing to grow into a world-class facility.

Our Louisville office provides around-the-clock, centralized business support to the firm’s 2,600+ lawyers in 22 countries to help solve our clients’ toughest legal challenges. Our team, approximately 200 business team professionals, are among the best in their fields.

We are ambitious in what we do and supportive of each other as one team. Our aim is to understand the demands of modern business and provide best-in-class service for our internal and external clients. We value people with different perspectives and life experiences, and take immense pride that our office consistently leads the firm in fulfilling our responsible business commitments.

What we do

We provide services to Hogan Lovells offices globally in areas of administration, marketing and business development, conflicts and compliance, finance, human resources and professional development, information technology, knowledge, and practice support.

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find our more about our Louisville office

Miami

Working in Miami

For over two decades, our Miami attorneys have worked with sector-leading clients to address some of their most complex and high-stakes domestic and international matters, including corporate and real estate transactions and litigation and arbitration, in Florida, Latin America, and far beyond.

Our team of approximately 40 lawyers and 40 Business Team professionals pride themselves on our team-based and innovative approaches to client services as well as our unique multicultural environment.

Overlooking Biscayne Bay, our office is located in the heart of Miami’s financial district in one of the country’s most vibrant business centers.

What we do

Under the umbrella of our main practice groups — Disputes, Corporate & Finance, and Global Regulatory — our lawyers practice in more than 20 substantive areas including health care, construction, infrastructure, energy, real estate, sports, entertainment, and media. Together these practices make up an office that has consistently earned honors as one of South Florida’s “Top Workplaces.”

Miami lawyers are also committed to going above and beyond to advance impactful pro bono initiatives. In recent years, 95% of Miami lawyers perform 25+ hours of pro bono legal services a year, with attorneys individually averaging nearly 50 hours of pro bono services each year.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“The collegiality amongst coworkers [makes Hogan Lovells stand out].”
“I felt connected to the firm.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level and lateral associate recruiting

Juan Garcia
Attorney, Senior Manager Office of the CEO & Office Administrator - Miami
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

Find out more about our Miami office

Minneapolis

Working in Minneapolis

Drawing on decades of experience, we help our local clients by combining our international reach, comprehensive knowledge, and resources with local market acumen to provide practical and winning solutions to any challenge.

Our team, approximately four lawyers and three professionals, have held key positions in local, state, and federal government, including U.S. senator, mayor, solicitor general for the State of Minnesota, and assistant U.S. attorney.

The office is located in the iconic IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis, alongside the Nicollet Mall, a 12-block pedestrian and transit complex complete with shopping, dining, and captivating art installations. As tenants of the IDS Center, our employees receive a complimentary membership to the fitness center located in the building.

What we do

Our lawyers are experienced in their fields, working under the umbrella of two main practice groups: Corporate & Finance and Disputes. Thanks to our firm’s collaborative approach, lawyers also have the possibility of connecting with other practice areas.

We typically host one summer associate.

Find out more about our Minneapolis office

New York

Working in New York

New York is the beating heart of the global economy, attracting the most prestigious companies, biggest financial institutions, and cutting-edge startups from around the world. As the firm’s second-largest office in the United States, our New York office distinguishes itself by offering innovative and comprehensive legal services to some of the world’s largest companies. Within this work, we handle many international and cross-border matters.

Our office is comprised of almost 200 lawyers and more than 120 Business Team professionals. We’re centrally located between Rockefeller Center and Grand Central station, allowing us to take advantage of all the city has to offer. In our Terrace Café, we offer snacks every afternoon and in the nice weather, you’ll often find our attorneys working outside on our eighth-floor terrace. Our New York Office Speaker Series highlights stories from across sectors to celebrate our work and extensive network. We’ve hosted governors, fashion designers, and our fellow Hogan Lovells attorneys for a series of fascinating conversations. We’re committed to our clients and to each other. Our team mentality sets us apart.

What we do

Virtually every Hogan Lovells’ practice has a significant presence in our New York office, with our lawyers practicing in 33 substantive areas. We are experienced in dispute resolution, international arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax, employment and executive compensation. We also have an in-depth understanding of financial products, spanning debt and equity capital markets, structured finance, and derivatives.

We typically host a class of 7 to 12 summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“There is not a set rotation or specific assignment to a practice group in the summer. So, summers who are unsure can sample work from many different practice groups.”
“I had a great time at Hogan Lovells! I loved the people that I worked with and the assignments I got. I also loved attending and learning from meetings that partners have and just generally seeing how attorneys do things and how hard they work.”

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Find out more about our New York office

Northern Virginia

Working in Northern Virginia

Working at the intersection of business and regulatory complexities, we’ve been helping clients for more than 35 years from our office in Northern Virginia. Our sector-focused team has solved complex and demanding legal problems locally and globally.

The office is located in Tysons, headquarters to several Fortune 500 companies and within walking distance of the Silver Line metro. Minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., via the metro, Tysons has been called a quintessential “edge city” and offers many amenities, including various housing options, world-class shopping, and great restaurants.

Our team of approximately 40 lawyers and 20 professionals, stay connected through office-wide celebrations, weekly lunches and happy hours, service activities, and informal gatherings in our shared spaces.

What we do

Of our main practice groups—Corporate & Finance; Disputes (including labor & employment) and Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology—our lawyers practice in 21 substantive areas.

We typically host a class of three to four summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“The office has been great and the attorneys, Business Team, and support staff have been very welcoming!”
“Attorneys were great at scheduling time to talk through assignments and provide oral feedback on work.”
“Attorneys from affinity groups were great at explaining some of the work they do and some of their activities.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Sadie Marsman
Associate Recruitment Manager – Washington, DC
[email protected]

Vickie Milledge
Associate Recruitment Coordinator
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Suzanne Hudgens
Regional Lateral Associate Recruitment Manager, D.C. Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

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Find out more about our Northern Virginia office

Philadelphia

Working in Philadelphia

In the City of Brotherly Love, our team focuses on advising clients in the consumer, education, financial services, insurance, life sciences, and telecommunications sectors. Our team, approximately 40 lawyers and 30 professionals, provides an excellent opportunity for one-on-one contact with partners.

We like to be social. We get together monthly to recognize birthdays, host happy hours, and enjoy annual summer and holiday gatherings.

We’re located in the heart of the business district, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s best restaurants, museums, and shopping. Our office space, built in 2017, has an open design with a welcoming environment, state-of-the-art technology, and views of the Philadelphia skyline.

What we do

Our clients range from startups to blue-chip companies. With diverse clientele comes a deep understanding of the region’s courts, regulators, and enforcement agencies, allowing us to blaze new paths, fix what’s broken, and protect what’s not.

Under the umbrella of our main practice groups—Corporate & Finance; Disputes; Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology; Global Regulatory—our lawyers practice in Civil Litigation, Capital Markets, Employment, Food Law, Investigations, Medical Devices, M&A, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology; and Regulatory.

We typically host a class of two to three summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“The DEI efforts and fantastic firm culture [stand out]. Everyone I’ve worked with are nice and supportive.”
“The firm has provided useful information and connections.”
“Everyone I have worked with has been very supportive and provided clear instructions and guidance throughout every assignment!”

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San Francisco

Working in San Francisco

Our growing Bay Area offices in downtown San Francisco and Redwood City are key contributors to Hogan Lovells’ enduring record of success. Our attorneys represent a variety of Fortune 500 companies both within the United States and abroad, collaborating with colleagues across the firm’s international network to work with clients on their toughest legal issues in multiple commercial centers around the world.

Our team, approximately 30 attorneys and 24 Business Team professionals with our summer class averaging between three and four associates, are based in our office overlooking the Ferry Building with sweeping views of the city’s skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. Our Embarcadero location is conveniently located near many options for hotels, shops, restaurants, and transit.

What we do

We provide full-service legal advice to public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and individuals in transactional, complex litigation, regulatory, and intellectual property matters.

Our San Francisco office combines the strengths of local litigation and transactional practice groups, offering specialized services in practice areas including Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Litigation, Technology Transactions, Strategic IP Counseling, Portfolio Management, and Environmental and Commercial Litigation to support our clients in the Northern California region.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“The events were so wonderful and there was so much participation and attendance—we all got to know each other very well.”
“The connections and memories made with currently practicing attorneys, the business team folks, and other summer associates are what makes me feel so fortunate to have landed at Hogan Lovells in Northern California.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Ross Cummings
Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

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Silicon Valley

Working in Silicon Valley

Our team, approximately 25 attorneys and 16 Business Team professionals, with our summer class averaging between four and five associates, like to be social. We host impromptu happy hours in our employee lounge, enjoy annual summer and holiday gatherings, and offer a robust program for our summer associates.

Our office is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations, including the headquarters of 39 businesses in Fortune’s top 1,000.

What we do

We provide full-service legal advice to public and private companies, private equity sponsors and individuals in M&A, transactional, complex litigation, regulatory, and intellectual property matters.

Under the umbrella of our main practice groups—Corporate & Finance; Disputes; Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology; Global Regulatory—our attorneys practice in 11 substantive areas with a focus on technology and life sciences sectors.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“I appreciated how everyone in the office went out of their way to bond with the summer associates and make us feel welcomed and included.”
“The groups are close to one another and people genuinely like each other and are friends.”
“The summer program really works with the goal of creating genuine interpersonal connections not just with your team and office but across the firm.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
[email protected]

Entry level recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Ross Cummings
Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator
[email protected]

Lateral associate recruiting

Kasey Fenn
Associate Recruitment Senior Manager – Western Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
[email protected]

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Find out more about our Silicon Valley office

Washington, D.C.

Working in Washington, D.C.

Working at the intersection of business and government, we help clients navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape. We’re at the forefront of events shaping the nation—and the world at large. We are the largest office in the US. With more than 500 lawyers and 600 Business Team professionals, members of our team have held key positions in all levels of government and industry.

The office is located between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, directly over the Metro Center stop on the Red, Orange, Silver, and Blue Lines. Our office space offers state-of-the-art technology, areas for collaborating, height-adjustable desks, and other wellness features. There is a fitness center on the lobby floor of our building, and membership is free for our employees. In addition, our building has an on-site emergency childcare center for children ages two months to 12 years, which is available to all employees.

We like to stay connected. We get together regularly for office-wide celebrations, Responsible Business activities, and informal get-togethers in the Hives (our communal spaces on each floor) and in our subsidized, full-service cafe, 1904.

What we do

Under the umbrella of our main practice groups—Corporate & Finance; Disputes; Global Regulatory; and Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology—our lawyers practice in more than 50 substantive areas. Virtually every practice group has a significant presence in our Washington, D.C., office.

We typically host a class of about 40 summer associates.

Our summer experience according to our summer associates

“I appreciated how I could pop into attorneys’ offices and everyone was very welcoming.”
“[The softball team was] very encouraging and supportive, and showed Hogan’s culture.”
“I was pleasantly surprised with the substantive nature of my assignments. They were fun and thought-provoking.”
“I really appreciate the strong mentorship opportunities.”
“The oral argument training was absolutely incredible.”
“The SCOTUS term in review was an incredibly interesting and valuable event.”

Recruiting contacts

Georgia Emery Gray
Director of Associate Recruitment
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Entry level recruiting

Sadie Marsman
Associate Recruitment Manager – Washington, DC
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Vickie Milledge
Associate Recruitment Coordinator
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Alexis Parks
Associate Recruitment Assistant
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Lateral associate recruiting

Suzanne Hudgens
Regional Lateral Associate Recruitment Manager, D.C. Region
[email protected]

Business team recruiting

Sherri Hickman
Senior Business Team Recruiting Manager
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