Vault.com reported a number of years ago that part-time work was welcomed at Dechert, which was confirmed by some statements made by Dechert associates to PAR. PAR also heard from a couple of women at the firm that reducing your hours can damage your career. More recent reports from the 2006 report Presumed Equal seem to indicate that the quality of assignments does not diminish on a reduced hours schedule, but that cutting back hours could significantly lengthen the partnership track.

No male associates work part-time, which may be an indication of stigma.

However, a former female partner sued Dechert for discrimination based on the hostile work environment she encountered when she returned from her second maternity leave.  For the story, go to law.com.  This action involves the New York office.