Save the Dates! Flexibility Benchmarking Summit April 4, Bootcamp May 9 & Annual Conference November 2
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.
2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Survey
The 2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Survey examines the types of workplace flexibility, hybrid and leave policies that law firms have implemented for employees and the types of support available for those who work flexibly/hybrid.
A report will be published in 2023 for Alliance members and survey participants containing industry trends, best practices and insights learned, which organizations can leverage to make meaningful changes and publicize their successes.
Please contact Sejal Shah, Manager of Leadership Initiatives, if you have any questions.
Flexibility Benchmarking Summit | April 4, 2023, 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET
During the event, we will share 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 will include 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
Members – register for this event in the Member Resource Center.
Our 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.
This year’s 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. Please contact Sejal Shah, the Alliance’s Manager of Leadership Initiatives, to learn more about our research initiatives.
Click to access the report for each year.
2017
The 2017 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Survey Report, which assesses the availability and usage of holistic flexibility and parental leave policies in large law firms for both attorneys and staff, has been released. The full report is available to members as a benefit of membership through the Member Resource Center. If your company or firm is not a member, you can access the Executive Summary HERE.
Contact Sejal Shah at sejal@dfalliance.com for more information.
2016
The 2016 Flexibility Benchmarking Survey Report encompasses over 18,000 lawyers at 28 law firms in the U.S.
The 2016 Flexibility Benchmarking Survey Executive Summary has been archived.
Alliance members may access the full report in the Member Resource Center.
2015
The 2015 Flexibility Benchmarking Survey Executive Summary has been archived.
Alliance members may access the full report in the Member Resource Center.
2014
The 2014 Flexibility Benchmarking Survey Executive Summary has been archived.
Alliance members may access the full report in the Member Resource Center.