Melissa Raciti-Knapp, New York Partner

What makes us different is that we not only pride ourselves on providing excellent legal services, but we do so in an environment where people truly encourage one another to succeed.

Rather than limit our lawyers, we support them in adapting to an ever-changing legal marketplace and regard training as an investment rather than an obligation. The better trained, more rounded and happier our people are, the better for our clients and, ultimately, our business.

Not only do we offer a truly international experience - with lawyers from America, Europe, Asia and Australia working right here in New York, but we do this in a small office setting that helps to foster a “one-team” mentality. Our age profile is also young, with a higher proportion of female partners compared to our peer firms.

We invest heavily in technology, which gives us the ability to be readily available to our clients while balancing the demands of our personal lives. As a partner who's also a new mother, I appreciate that now more than ever.