45% of their counsel are female.

This firm with a broad civil practice goes above and beyond reduced schedules. Lawyers can work reduced hours from the moment they walk in the door (16 lateral hires joined the firm on a reduced schedule between 2004 and 2008). The firm also permits associates to work reduced hours for any reason while remaining eligible for equity partner and bonuses, and last year 33 associates took advantage. Meanwhile, partners watch over reduced-hours lawyers to make sure they’re growing professionally.

Female equity partners 19%*

Female counsel 45%

Female associates 49%

Female lawyers promoted to equity partner, 2004–2008 32%

Lawyers working reduced hours 9%

Lawyers working reduced hours, 2004–2008 n/

Weeks paid maternity leave 18

Weeks paid paternity leave 4

Weeks paid adoption leave 18

Offer phase-back program for new moms? No 

Offer reentry program for lawyer moms? No 

Offer formal flextime program for associates & counsel? No

Lawyers working flextime schedule 9%

Offer support groups for reduced-hours lawyers? Yes

*Law firm does not offer nonequity partnership.