Offers a phase-back program for new moms.

Guiding the career paths of associates is one way this firm helps women achieve personal and professional growth. The Washington, DC–based firm’s professional development team and practice group leaders have created “portfolios” that describe the knowledge, skills and work experiences lawyers need for particular areas of practice. Associates are then encouraged to set strategic goals to advance their career. In addition, a quarter of the firm’s business development budget goes to training women and developing women-specific networking events.

Female equity partners: 22%*

Female counsel: 32%

Female associates: 50%

Female lawyers promoted to equity partner, 2004–2008: 29%

Lawyers working reduced hours: 5%

Lawyers working reduced hours, 2004–2008: 6%

Weeks paid maternity leave: 18

Weeks paid paternity leave: 6

Weeks paid adoption leave: 18

Offer phase-back program for new moms?: Yes

Offer reentry program for lawyer moms?: Yes

Offer formal flextime program for associates & counsel?: Yes

Lawyers working flextime schedule: 100%

Offer support groups for reduced-hours lawyers?: Yes

*Law firm does not offer nonequity partnership