“I thought the roof was going to blow off.”
One of the nice things about a boutique firm is that it’s easier to maintain a consistent culture if you work at it. We look for – and attract – people with passion for client service and self-confidence.
They create an environment of crackling energy that caused one visitor to the office to say, ‘I thought the roof was going to blow off.’ We are doing the work we’ve always wanted to do, and that drives our relentless commitment to every matter. It has been one of the keys to building a multi-generational firm that has been winning for our clients since our founding 28 years ago.
Historically, this Annual Review has recounted our accomplishments from the past year. We’ve had plenty of success recently. That is how we were named one of the nation’s Top 20 Trial Firms by Benchmark Litigation. But it is how our culture drives our success that distinguishes WTO. Many firms claim they have a distinctive or unique culture, but we believe no one has a culture like ours. Here, we recount our successes through the lens of how our culture made them possible. Whether you’re a client looking to win your case or a lawyer seeking a successful, fulfilling career, it’s important to understand who we are and what we value, in addition to what we’ve done.
The pages that follow contain stories that illustrate our culture:
Our culture enables success that is replicable, sustainable, and reliable. The practice of law is a human endeavor, and the best litigators have great human traits. At least that’s the kind of litigators who come here to practice and share their passion.
Katie Reilly, Firm President
Michael Williams, Managing Partner
