Pros
Some groups are much better than others. The firm attracts qualified and nice associates, but many of them leave. There are new efforts and programs to retain employees and reach out to alumni. A good summer program for law school students. The current CEO seems much better.
Cons
Virtually no oversight over group leaders. Very little to no training in certain groups. Group management is more interested in spreading fear than motivating employees. Some partners take credit for associates' clients and put their names on publications written by others. Many partners seem just miserable and unhappy to be alive, which is not very inspiring. Some groups are very sexist (have few or 0 female partners, especially with children). There is some serious hypocrisy and cynicism in group management (lectures about morality from partners, who take credit for others’ work). A firm’s culture and morale depends on the people. Miller Canfield does have some great people, but there is simply too much autonomy given to a few bad leaders.