Training

Pullman & Comley is committed to the professional development of all of our attorneys. We believe a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters ongoing professional growth is essential to the well-being of our firm, enhancing our ability to deliver superior client service.  Training represents the wisest investment we can make in our most valuable asset – our people.

We provide training that meets the specific needs of attorneys, depending on their level and areas of practice.

Summer Associates

• Two days of general orientation
• Associate and partner mentoring
• Training on effective advocacy techniques, document drafting, brief writing, negotiation and presentation skills and various other legal and technical skills
• Observations of depositions, hearings, closings and other informational events
• One-on-one training in substantive legal developments
• Mid-summer and final evaluation conferences
• Training provided to new associates and all attorneys that occurs during the summer months

New Associates

• One day of general orientation
• Mentorship program
• Associate writing program
• Department-based training
• Ongoing formal and informal feedback on performance
• Business development/marketing training and support
• Training provided by the Associate Training/Development Committee

All Attorneys

• Departmental educational meetings cover practice-specific developments
• Memoranda on new court decisions and other relevant information circulated on a regular basis.
• Training on state-of-the-art office technology
• Monthly continuing education seminars conducted by members of the firm on topics of broader interest throughout the legal community