Why Shipman?

Shipman is an exceptional place to begin, continue, and build your career.  We are vibrant and strong.  With more than 135 lawyers in offices throughout Connecticut and New York, we have been providing exceptional legal services to our clients for over 100 years. 

Our strength comes from our people.  We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining top talent.  We strive to provide lawyers and staff with a supportive, respectful and collaborative working environment while seeking to foster professional and personal growth and development.  We offer challenging work opportunities in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. 

Our Core Values

We seek employees who value our commitment to our clients and our communities.  Our core values, integrity, service excellence, collaboration, collegiality and community are the foundation of our success.  We value the unique background and distinct contributions of each individual and are committed to helping our workforce succeed and thrive. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness

We value the unique background and distinct contributions of each individual and are committed to helping our workforce succeed and thrive. Learn more about our commitment.

Community Service and Pro Bono Work

Shipman has a longstanding history of community service and pro bono work.  We commit a substantial portion of the firm’s time and resources to individuals and organizations with limited financial means.  In addition, many of our lawyers serve their communities through board memberships, involvement in charitable and civic organizations and as government advisors.  Our dedication and commitment to serving the communities in which we operate is strong. We commit to having a positive impact on the world around us.