A champion of alternative work schedules, this Washington, DC–based firm has a special alternative-schedule advisor in each of its eight offices, and associates working flexible schedules are eligible for partnership. Says regulatory partner Grail Sipes: “As a working mother on a part-time schedule, I can attest that the firm is extremely supportive of these alternative arrangements and affords individual attorneys tremendous flexibility in making their schedules work.” Covington & Burling also provides many benefits that promote work life balance, including a generous 18 weeks of paid birth/adoption leave, lactation rooms, domestic partner benefits and emergency backup child and elder care. Another big perk: The Washington office offers a full-service child-care center, Covington Kids, for children from infancy to preschool, right across the street.

Female Equity Partners 22%

Lawyers Working Reduced Hours 9%