Husch Blackwell Among Working Mother’s 2017 “Best Law Firms for Women”

Husch Blackwell (www.huschblackwell.com) has been named by Working Mother magazine as one of the 2017 “Best Law Firms for Women” in recognition of its practices related to the retention and promotion of women lawyers. The annual list recognizes 50 U.S. law firms for their policies in the advancement of women and for the implementation of work-life balance initiatives.

The firm was selected partially for its support of flexible and remote scheduling and its moves to support the advancement of women to equity partnership. The firm’s alternative work schedule policy encourages attorneys (both women and men) to request flexible schedules or remote work rather than leave the firm or the practice of law. Approximately 53 percent of the firm’s associates are women, and the firm has women in prominent leadership roles.

The full list of the 2017 Working Mother Best Law Firms for Women features highlights on representation of women and women of color in key leadership roles, and usage and promotion rates for reduced-hour lawyers, among other key points.