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posted 18 Aug 2008
Perkins Coie have announced that it has been named one of the “2008 Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother magazine and national consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. The firm was recognized for its commitment to the retention and advancement of women.
Working Mother magazine’s “Best Law Firms for Women” list recognizes a select group of U.S. law firms that are proactively developing and implementing women-friendly policies, including flex-time, child care, and women-focused mentoring, leadership and networking programs.
“We are extremely proud of the recognition we have received for our efforts to attract and retain women attorneys and professional staff,” said Theresa Cropper, the firm’s Director of Diversity and Professional Development. “Perkins Coie understands that careers should be about choices, not trade-offs. We value the working mother and have worked hard to create an environment in which women can succeed professionally without feeling they have lost personally. From our flexible options, affinity groups, and mentoring programs to our efforts to advance women to leadership positions within the firm, we are committed to helping our women attorneys successfully navigate their work and family lives.”
Perkins Coie is dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that provides all employees the opportunity to succeed. For six consecutive years, the firm has been named on FORTUNE magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" and this year was named one of the “Best Places to Work” by Crain’s Chicago Business. The firm also recently received a perfect 100% rank by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, in the 2009 Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey.
