The Application
The 2011 National Association for Female Executives/Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women application includes nearly 500 questions on workforce; time off and leaves; child care; flexibility; leadership, compensation and advancement of women; and development and retention of women. It surveys female presence, roles, policies, programs and usage rates.

The Scoring
The Working Mother Research Institute creates a scoring algorithm based on the previous year’s benchmark results, which then determines the winners. All applicants receive feedback showing how they compare to other applicants; however, the names of applicants that do not make the list are kept confidential. Firm profiles are culled from the survey applications and reflect 2010 data.

How to Apply
Registration for the 2012 National Association for Female Executives/Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women is now live at wmmsurveys.com. Law firms are eligible to apply if they have 50 or more U.S. lawyers.

Article Reprints
For custom reprints of the Best Law Firms for Women, contact Libby Paulsen of PARS International at 212-221-9595, ext. 234, or libby. paulsen@parsintl.com.

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