Eighty-six percent of female lawyers returning from maternity leave in 2010 worked reduced hours for a period of time, and the firm’s chief talent officer works directly with each returning attorney to ensure that the transition back is mutually beneficial.

From the start of lawyers’ careers at this Philadelphia-based firm, processes are in place to help women thrive professionally. A formal mentor program assigns each incoming associate a more senior attorney, and training and administrative support are provided for both mentors and mentees on a monthly basis. Many leadership roles at this 16-office firm are held by women. A woman co-chairs the Partnership Advancement Committee; another chairs the litigation department. Women working reduced-hours schedules have also taken on leadership roles, such as serving as office managing partner, and many have been elected to partnership. Eighty-six percent of female lawyers returning from maternity leave in 2010 worked reduced hours for a time, and the firm’s chief talent officer works directly with each returning attorney to ensure a mutually beneficial transition.

Female Equity Partners 17%
Female Nonequity Partners 27%
Lawyers Working Reduced Hours 7%