Seyfarth Named a “Best Law Firm for Women” for 9th Year by Working Mother

CHICAGO (July 16, 2019) -- Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today that it has been named to Working Mother magazine’s annual “Best Law Firms for Women” list for the ninth straight year. In partnership with the ABA Journal, this list recognizes 60 firms for their best practices in retaining and promoting women lawyers.

“We are excited and proud to be included on this distinguished list once again. This honor is a direct reflection of the firm’s continued dedication to fostering the best environment for women to succeed and advance in their careers,” said Ellen McLaughlin, chair of Seyfarth Women’s Network.

The full list, available here, highlights law firms where on average more than a third of new equity partners are women. According to Working Mother, these firms also increasingly offer extended parental-leave benefits and encourage more lawyers to work remotely and use flexible hours.

“It’s heartening to see the progress women lawyers are making at firms committed to fully utilizing these attorneys’ abilities,” said Meredith Bodgas, editor-in-chief of Working Mother. “The war for talent is increasing incentives for law firms to invest in retaining women lawyers, which is why we’re seeing more women’s initiatives and parental-support groups. By highlighting what our top firms are doing, we hope others in the legal community will follow.”

About Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Shaw has more than 850 attorneys in 16 offices providing a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation, corporate and real estate. Seyfarth’s clients include over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies and reflect virtually every industry and segment of the economy. A recognized leader in delivering value and innovation for legal services, Seyfarth has earned numerous accolades from a variety of highly respected industry associations, consulting firms and media.