In response to member feedback, the Alliance launched this study to track the progress of workplace flexibility in U.S. law firms and to address the need for more holistic data on flexible work usage. The study examines the types of flexibility and leave policies implemented, how well they are utilized, how working flexibly affects promotion and leadership opportunities, and the types of support available to those who work a flexible schedule or take an extended leave.
The 2025 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Survey is now closed.
Why take the time to complete the survey? Because the data we collect from you and other firms allows us to analyze industry-wide trends and provide valuable insights on workplace flexibility, hybrid work, parental leave, and well-being policies. These are the areas firms are actively seeking guidance on, and your participation helps ensure that the results are as meaningful and actionable as possible.
Why this matters for you:
- See where your firm stands on flexibility, hybrid work, parental leave, and well-being compared to industry trends.
- Get exclusive insights from the completed confidential benchmarking report packed with key takeaways and best practices.
- Be considered for recognition in workplace flexibility and parental leave based on Alliance best practices.
Organizations say one of the most valuable Alliance initiatives is the benchmarking data—it helps firms see where they stand and how they compare to others in the industry. Your input makes that possible. The more firms that participate, the stronger the insights. Let’s work together to build a clearer, more useful picture of what’s working.
Note: Survey responses will be analyzed and aggregated, and responses will be kept confidential. A report will be published for Alliance members and survey participants.
The 2025 Flexibility Benchmarking Study will be released later this year.
2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study
The 2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study consists of responses from 68 major law firms and examines the availability and accessibility of hybrid work, holistic flexible work, and parental leave.
The 2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study is available to members and non-member participants. Members can access the report in the Member Resource Center.
2022 Flexibility Benchmarking Summit
During the event, the Alliance shared trends and best practices in workplace flexibility, hybrid and leave policies implemented at law firms, and the types of support available for those who work flexibly. The Summit included valuable discussions between Manar Morales, Alliance President & CEO, and leaders from firms with innovative policies and practices in the areas of workplace flexibility and caregiver leave:
- Zakiyyah Salim-Williams, Partner & Chief Diversity Officer, Gibson Dunn
- Don Smith, Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer, Crowell & Moring
Click to access more information for each year.
2019
The 2019 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study consisted of a series of one-on-one insight interviews with law firm leaders and talent professionals about the challenges and what’s working around flexible work and parental leave.
The 2019 study provides supplemental research to our previous Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking data in order to gain multilayered information in these areas.
All interviews were held over the phone and took approximately 45 minutes. This research initiative was open to member as well as non-member firms.
The 2019 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study is available to members and non-member participants. Members can access the report and the Executive Summary in the Member Resource Center.
2017
The 2017 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2016
The 2016 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2015
The 2015 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2014
The 2014 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.