Law

This report shows that lawyers, particularly women lawyers, continue to perceive flexibility options as detrimental to their careers. In this third and final report in Catalyst’s series on , lawyers state their case on job flexibility. They suggest what needs to happen to law firm work...

In the last 20 years, through our research activities, member outreach, and extensive advisory services practice, Catalyst has learned that the first step in making organizational change is to understand and widely communicate the “business case” for change. In the case of law firms, the first...

Since 2004, McCarthy Tétrault’s senior leadership has identified gender diversity as one of the firm’s highest priorities. To help its lawyers, McCarthy Tétrault offers assistance before, during, and after parental leave. To bring the retention of women lawyers further into alignment with the...

Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP has created an ongoing and comprehensive effort to recruit, develop, advance, and retain women and people of color. This initiative, , is embedded in a strong, inclusive culture in which all employees understand that the firm will flourish through a diversity of...