Firm Overview
Munger Tolles is a legendary West Coast firm — small, selective, and stocked with some of the most talented lawyers in the country. The firm is associated with Charlie Munger and operates on the philosophy that a smaller group of elite lawyers, paid exceptionally well and given genuine autonomy, will outperform any large organization.
Associate Experience
Associates at Munger Tolles describe one of the most intellectually stimulating and genuinely rewarding environments in BigLaw. The firm's size means access to partners is exceptional, the quality of work is consistently high, and the culture is one of genuine mutual respect.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Munger Tolles rarely hires laterally and is highly selective when it does. For experienced litigators or M&A practitioners of exceptional quality, it represents a genuinely rare opportunity to practice at an institution with a singular reputation for excellence.
Rankings
Chambers USA Band 1
- Litigation