Firm might benefit with new COO and fewer admin people - Anonymous employee Nossaman Employee Review

3.0
13 Mar 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great group of attorneys and cordial atmosphere.

Cons

Top heavy with partners, inability to hire/keep long term employees. Salaries have decreased among staff. In the past, the firm paid fully for parking; once fully paid parking was abandoned, the firm provided a parking allowance of $150 per month. The $150 amount was then deceased to $125. Most recently, the attorneys and associates received fully paid parking; staff, on the other hand, was give a $5 increase for a total parking allowance of $130. Try to find parking in downtown L.A. for $130 per month. Both longevity and yearly bonuses where provided yearly; longevity bonuses are now given in five year increments. Yearly bonuses do continue. But all

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5.0
9 Sept 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Love working at Nossaman! My forever home!

Cons

Need more associates and less partners.

1.0
9 Jun 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The firm handles some engaging and high-profile matters, which could be interesting from a distance. It offers decent benefits, such as partial reimbursement for gym memberships, CLE allowances, and some flexibility with remote work.

Cons

Associates are rarely given substantive responsibility and are often kept out of the loop on client communications. There's minimal mentorship or structured training, and asking questions may be met with condescension or dismissiveness. Certain attorneys foster a culture where junior staff are made to feel inadequate for seeking guidance. The firm also has a track record of treating staff poorly, including abrupt terminations without clear justification, contributing to a high turnover rate among both associates and support staff. While it advertises a “fun” culture, the reality is a largely empty office, as most attorneys work remotely with little camaraderie or team spirit. Lastly, unlike many peer firms, Nossaman does not offer severance in cases of termination or layoffs—despite this being standard in the industry

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