McLaughlin and Stern, LLP

• Public and private companies
• Financial institutions and investment funds
• Entrepreneurs, emerging and growth companies
• High-net-worth individuals and families
• Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations

Clients are represented in domestic and international matters, including work across the Americas, Asia and Europe.

Key practice areas

McLaughlin and Stern offers a broad range of practice areas, including:

• Corporate law
• Securities
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Hedge funds and investment management
• Corporate finance and capital markets
• Real estate and real estate finance
• Civil and criminal litigation
• Business litigation and class actions
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Labor and employment law
• Intellectual property
• Insurance subrogation
• Tax and tax planning
• Trusts and estates and estate planning
• Family and matrimonial law
• Bankruptcy and reorganization
• Health care law
• Art law
• Environmental law
• Maritime law
• International law
• Other private client services

Approach

• Matters receive personal, partner-level attention.
• The firm focuses on cost-efficient, practical solutions informed by business realities.
• As the economy and legal landscape have grown more complex, the firm has expanded its services to meet clients' evolving needs.

For specific questions about whether the firm handles a particular type of matter, callers should be directed to contact the firm directly for a tailored response.

• Main phone (New York City): 212-448-1100
• General email: info@mclaughlinstern.com
• Website: https://www.mclaughlinstern.com

Initial inquiries from current and prospective clients are welcomed, and information provided is treated as confidential.

Office locations

The firm reports offices in the following locations:

• New York City, New York
• Millbrook, New York
• Garden City, New York
• West Palm Beach, Florida
• Jupiter, Florida
• Miami, Florida
• Naples, Florida
• Sarasota, Florida
• San Francisco, California
• Westfield, New Jersey
• Westport, Connecticut

Callers asking about visiting a specific office, directions, or local contact details should be guided to contact the firm directly via the main phone number or the contact information listed on the firm's website.

Online presence

• LinkedIn: The firm maintains an active LinkedIn page for news, publications, events and recognitions.

For media, recruiting or other specialized inquiries, see the separate documents on Media and press inquiries and Careers and recruitment.

Lists Millbrook, Mobile, Jupiter, Miami, Naples, Sarasota, West Palm Beach, and Westport as a location. Names California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, and New York as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Name: Stephen Grisanti
• Role: Chief Operating Officer / Marketing Leasing
• Main firm phone: 212-448-1100
• Extension: x1121
• Direct line: 212-803-1312
• Mobile: 917-825-0559
• Email: sgrisanti@mclaughlinstern.com

Media representatives seeking comment, information about the firm, or to coordinate interviews or events should contact Stephen Grisanti using the details above.

For general inquiries not specific to press or media, callers should use the main firm contact information listed in the Office locations and main contact details document.

• General recruiting email: internships@mclaughlinstern.com
• Main firm phone: 212-448-1100

Prospective candidates are encouraged to reach out to learn more about opportunities at the firm.

Law students

• The firm actively recruits motivated law students, primarily through its Summer Associate Program.
• The Summer Associate Program offers exposure to complex deal work and litigation, with close collaboration with experienced partners.
• Law students interested in the summer program should review the requirements and application process in the Summer Associate Program document and contact internships@mclaughlinstern.com.

Other professional roles

• McLaughlin and Stern also considers candidates for non-attorney professional positions.
• Candidates for these roles may inquire by contacting the firm at 212-448-1100 or info@mclaughlinstern.com, or by using the contact information provided on the firm's website.

Specific open positions, if any, are not listed in the current knowledge and should be confirmed directly with the firm.

• The founders quickly built a reputation for trusted counsel and civic involvement.
• Alonzo McLaughlin was active in both legal and civic affairs, including his work to secure the construction of the Fourth Avenue Subway in Brooklyn (now part of the R Line), following a hard-fought legal effort.
• McLaughlin later became President of the Brooklyn Democratic Club, where he promoted transparent and progressive politics, and subsequently served as a County Judge.

Growth over time

• The firm has grown from a two-person practice into a multifaceted firm of over 100 attorneys.
• Its work has expanded from local matters to complex, high-profile disputes and transactions.
• As the economy and legal landscape have globalized, the firm has increased its international focus, working with clients and businesses around the world, including in China and India.

Present-day focus

Modern McLaughlin and Stern engages in sophisticated legal work at the cutting edge of the profession, handling:

• Headline-making litigation
• Complex financial and real estate transactions
• Intellectual property protection
• Employment disputes
• Trusts and estates and broader private client matters

The firm emphasizes that with experience comes vision, drawing on more than a century of practice to address contemporary legal challenges.

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Focus: Experience in both transactional and litigation matters
• Work includes:
• Drafting briefs, motions and contracts
• Assisting with deal documents and transaction closings
• Attending hearings, depositions and closings where appropriate
• Summer associates work closely with senior partners and other experienced attorneys.

Professional development and culture

• Summer associates participate in firmwide meetings, networking events and social activities.
• The firm emphasizes mentorship, with partners providing coaching and feedback.
• The program is a key pathway for recruiting top legal talent for potential full-time roles.

Application process

• Application window: January 1 through April 1
• How to apply: Email application materials to internships@mclaughlinstern.com
• Mailing address for materials:

Summer Associate Hiring Committee McLaughlin and Stern 260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016

Required application materials

Applicants are instructed to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (for law school students)
• Law school transcript

Applicants should confirm any current-year details (such as exact dates or materials required) directly with the firm before relying on them, as they may change over time.

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