Offers a formal flextime program for associates & counsel.

Female attorneys at this Silicon Valley–based law firm, known for serving high-tech companies, have ample opportunities to connect with one another as well as their clientele. A formal mentoring program, Lateral Link, helps lateral hires transition to the firm. Plus, mentoring is encouraged within the firm’s various affinity groups for women, attorneys of color and reduced-hours lawyers. The Women’s Initiative Network hosts a series of luncheons where female attorneys and their clients can connect and build relationships. (Past lunches have featured such tech luminaries as former eBay CEO Meg Whitman.) Wilson Sonsini also continues to roll out new family-focused benefits. For 2009: in-home backup care for children and elders, nanny referrals and dedicated lactation rooms for new moms.

Female equity partners: 21%*

Female counsel: 45%

Female associates: 43%

Female lawyers promoted to equity partner, 2004–2008: 19%

Lawyers working reduced hours: 8%

Lawyers working reduced hours, 2004–2008: 5%

Weeks paid maternity leave: 12

Weeks paid paternity leave: 2

Weeks paid adoption leave: 2

Offer phase-back program for new moms?: No

Offer reentry program for lawyer moms?: Yes

Offer formal flextime program for associates & counsel?: Yes

Lawyers working flextime schedule: n/a

Offer support groups for reduced-hours lawyers?: Yes

*Law firm does not offer nonequity partnership.