Women are 53% of the employees at this prestigious law firm and represent the majority of participants in its mentoring and career counseling programs. Nearly half of all associates, staff attorneys and directors are female, as are 23% of those in partner, counsel and executive management roles. The firm recently adopted a strategic plan that emphasizes the development, retention and advancement of diverse employees, including women. At events organized by the affinity group Women Lawyers at Arnold & Porter, female attorneys network with clients, partners and counsel; formal mentoring initiatives, career retreats, job-shadowing opportunities and more than 200 continuing education programs also help them thrive. On-site financial seminars and 401(k) and profit-sharing plans help employees maximize their earnings.

Executive Director Elizabeth Respess

Chief HR Officer Janet Robin

Women managers/execs 40%

Women hires in 2011 50%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 18

Offers paid paternity leave? Yes

Offers paid adoption leave? Yes

Women in affinity groups in 2011 17%

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 100%