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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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Greenberg Traurig

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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.

If you would like to comment on this firm's part-time policies or on the comments themselves, please click here.

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

Comments on the firm's part-time policy:

Greenberg Traurig has one of the lowest part-time usage rates in the country (.9%), which may be an indicator that the program is not usable. The firm determines salary and benefits on a case by case basis, as opposed to having an established policy, is a further indication that the program may not be usable.

Alternative work schedules are determined on a case-by-case basis, after considering needs of the firm, department, and clients.

Shareholder eligibility, salary, and benefits for individuals working alternative work schedules longer than 6 months are considered individually.

Four attorneys working part-time have been promoted to partner since January 1, 2000.

Based on surveys of 14,000 US law firm associates, in 2005, Vault named Greenberg Traurig in the top 20 law firms with the highest ranking for Overall Satisfaction on Quality of Life.

 

 







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