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Infobit: Since 1985, law schools have been graduating classes of new lawyers that are 40% or more female. Yet in 1996, only 14.2% of law firm partners were women, and in 2005, only 17.2% were women. (Note: this figure is for all partners; the number of equity partners is lower.) Source: Catalyst. At this rate of increase, women should make up half of law firm partners by the year 2115.

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Bryan Cave

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We have received comments about how well some firms' part-time programs are working. These comments are often anonymous and cannot be verified; therefore, they should be viewed as unreliable and given no more weight than gossip.

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The firm's web site: http://www.bryancave.com

Comments on the firm's part-time policy:

Attorneys who work part time are compensated for additional hours in the form of a bonus. If part-time attorneys work 75% or more, they may qualify for a pro-rated bonus.

The NALP directory (NY office) states that"the firm is committed to retaining its valuable lawyers and to supporting their efforts to balance their professional and personal demands by offering flexible work schedules".

The firm's website says: "At Bryan Cave, we understand the importance of achieving a healthy balance between one’s professional and personal life. That is why we offer a flexible work schedule policy when appropriate. The policy has been used by 34 lawyers in the past five years – lawyers who have remained on a partnership track. New York Partner Betsy Bousquette used the firm’s flex-time policy after giving birth to her daughter in 1999. The extra time off allowed her to spend more time with her child while also maintaining a reasonable workload. She was promoted to partner while working a flex schedule."

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