Richards, Layton & Finger

Richards, Layton & Finger

Richards, Layton & Finger is committed to recruiting the finest lawyers, nurturing their talents, and helping each member of our community to share the best of who they are for the benefit of our firm, our clients, and our community.  Diversity and inclusion are essential to this commitment.

Our unique history informs our perspective and our efforts.  Aaron Finger was the first Jewish member of the Delaware Bar and the first Jewish named partner of a Delaware law firm.  Richards Layton was the first major Delaware law firm with a female partner, the first with an African American partner, the first with a South Asian partner, and one of the first with a Hispanic partner.  And, with our past as prologue, our current senior leadership is majority female, including our president—the first African American to lead a major Delaware law firm.

Five Things to Know About This Firm

  1. Founded in 1899
  2. One office (yes, one!) in Wilmington, DE that employers approximately 160 lawyers
  3. Has 73 attorneys named in The Best Lawyers in America, more than any other Delaware firm
  4. Devoted more than 6,000 hours in 2021 to pro bono and community service, reflecting the contributions of 67% of the firm’s associates, approximately 70% of directors, and 100% of counsel.
  5. Offers a 1L LCLD Diversity Scholarship Program