Ballard Spahr has been recognized in Seramount`s annual list – formerly Working Mother Media – as one of the best law firms for women, highlighting companies that apply best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting and developing women lawyers. All companies said they offered formal mentoring and that 50% of mentees were women, according to Working Mother. In addition, 36% offer fully paid and gender-neutral parental leave in 2020, an increase of 35% in 2019; 36% offer gender-neutral paid parental leave with additional maternity leave, an increase of 24% in 2019; and 28% offer traditional maternity leave, an increase of 20% in 2019. ABAJournal.com: “The list of the 100 best mother-to-work companies includes these 5 law firms” So, what do we know about recognized firms? Well, 40% of lawyers in law firms are women, 34% of non-equity partners in law firms are women, and 25% of equity partners are women. Companies have an average of 13 weeks of paid parental leave, and 100% of the companies on the list allow parents to return to work with reduced hours. DLA Piper is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized by Working Mother as one of the best law firms for women. Supporting women and parents in the workplace is obviously an essential part of any diverse workplace. But it`s also important to look beyond the platitudes about diversity and dive into what it really is like in elite law firms. Earlier this week, Working Mother released its annual list of the best law firms for women. The full list, available here, highlights law firms that had an average of 25% women among equity partners, up from 23% last year, and women accounted for 40% of all lawyers overall (up from 39% in 2020). Of all women equity partners, 16% were multicultural and multicultural women accounted for 27% of all women lawyers (up from 26%). Chapman is pleased to announce that it has been included in seramount(formerly Working Mother Media)`s list of the best female law firms of 2021.

The list recognizes 50 law firms that have demonstrated significant investments in the recruitment, retention, promotion, development and promotion of women lawyers. This is our thirteenth appearance on the list. Goodwin was once again named Best Law Firm for Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media), marking the eleventh time the firm has been on its annual list. This year, Seramount honored firms that apply best practices in the recruitment, retention, training and development of women lawyers, particularly in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. ABA Journal: “More and more law firms are joining `best for women` lists, but the statistics are at a standstill” “Law firms on this year`s list have been better prepared to respond to the impact of the pandemic by continuing to support flexible hours and remote work for working parents and caregivers,” Said Subha V. Barry, president of Working Mother Media, in a statement provided to the American Lawyer. Working Mother also pointed out that flexibility has increased in the legal sector. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the companies on the list offered reduced working hours and remote work opportunities. Working Mother said 39% of female lawyers work remotely in 2019. Working Mother saw a 13% increase in applications last year, showing “law firms` growing commitment to gender equality.” Companies that applied were asked more than 300 questions about lawyer demographics, flexible schedules, and paid leave and parental leave. June 22, 2021 (New York, NY) – Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) today unveiled the best female law firms and recognized law firms that apply best practices in the recruitment, retention, training and development of women lawyers. Fifty companies earned a spot on this year`s list.

Chapman continues to strengthen and develop a variety of initiatives designed to support the careers of women lawyers. Partners Kim Ahlgrim of the Asset Securitization Division and Rebecca Wallenfelsz of the Trust and Estates Department are co-chairs of Chapman`s Women Attorneys business resource group, which hosts networking events and mentoring sessions to help lawyers prepare for leadership roles. Chapman`s referral program connects various employees, consultants, senior counsel and employed lawyers with members of the company`s management to identify and pursue goals and opportunities for professional and business development. Chapman also has a working parent business resource group, which provides parents with resources and opportunities to share their experiences and ideas, and provides company leaders with feedback on additional programs and guidelines to support working parents. Chapman offers extended parental leave, emergency child care, employee support programs that offer support services to working women and parents, educational events, comprehensive benefits for same-sex couples, and private rooms for breastfeeding mothers. Chapman has adopted guidelines and provided resources that allow lawyers to work remotely, and has expanded these guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company`s long-standing policy of allowing flexible and part-time work, as well as business development and networking training and coaching, continue to help our women succeed at all stages of their careers. Chapman also adopted the Diversity Lab`s Mansfield Rule, which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30 percent of women, lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client presentation opportunities, and high-level cross-positions. The full list available here highlights law firms that had an average of 23% women among equity partners, up from just 20% five years ago. Multicultural women account for 14% of partners (up from 11% five years ago). Goodwin actively supports women lawyers across the firm through a number of efforts, including its firm-sponsored Women@Goodwin initiative, which maximizes networking and career opportunities for women and fosters critical dialogue on gender diversity. the objectives of Women@Goodwin are complemented by a first-rate flex(capacity)@Goodwin program that provides lawyers with opportunities to work remotely and regardless of gender and demand and to make reduced or alternative work arrangements.

The 2021 list marks the thirteenth time Chapman has been recognized by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) for its programs, policies and best practices. The number of women lawyers promoted to the rank of partner has increased by nearly 25% over the past five years, according to Working Mother Media`s latest list of the best women`s law firms. A total of 60 law firms have received the 2020 recognition, which over the past 13 years has highlighted efforts to find, retain, promote and develop women lawyers. Some key initiatives in parental leave, work-life balance and career advancement taking place at the companies on the list: Bass, Berry & Sims is honored to be named one of the “Best Law Firms for Women” in the 13th annual list released by Working Mother on September 8. The annual list recognizes companies that apply best practices in finding, retaining, training and training women lawyers. Bass, Berry & Sims was among the 60 companies that earned spots on this year`s list. If you look at other statistics on promotion, “multicultural” women account for 14% of partners in 2020, up from 11% five years ago. The number of multicultural women employees also increased from 27 per cent during the same period to 33 per cent. For the tenth time, DLA Piper has been recognized for its success in hiring, retaining and educating women. its commitment to providing flexible work arrangements; and its initiatives that promote the advancement of women in the law.

Ballard Spahr provides women with professional development support to enhance their participation in key leadership positions inside and outside the company. The company offers a wide range of networking, mentoring and mentoring programs for women at all levels of their careers, led by the company`s Ballard Women Business Resource Group and the company`s professional development team. Women make up 50% of Ballard Spahr`s elected board of directors, 33% of legal positions and 38% of the company`s allocation committee, which enforces compensation allocation policies established by the board of directors. “As one of our firm`s Women`s Initiative leaders, along with my co-leaders, I am committed to making our lawyers partners. By encouraging an open conversation about what it takes to succeed and creating professional development opportunities for our women lawyers, we are investing in the advancement of our women lawyers. We are also aware that the path to success takes many turns and that success is different for each individual. Part of our commitment to progress is to be flexible and creative to help our women lawyers succeed on their terms,” said Mary Beth Fortugno, Co-Chair of the Women`s Initiative and Healthcare Lawyer at Bass, Berry & Sims. Chapman will be honored at Seramount`s Women Reimagine: How We Work event on December 9, 2021.

The Working Mother Best Law Firms for Women 2020 app, managed by the Working Mother Research Institute, includes more than 300 questions about the demographics of lawyers at different levels, flexible scheduling, paid leave and parental leave, and women`s development and retention.