Hanson Bridgett Named One of the Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother
Hanson Bridgett Named One of the Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother
July 31, 2018 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) — Working Mother announced the 2018 Working Mother Best Law Firms for Women, recognized for leading the industry in creating and using best practices in retaining and promoting women lawyers. Hanson Bridgett has been selected for this year’s prestigious list for the ninth year in a row. The firm ranked 12th in the country. This honor comes on the heels of the firm ranking #2 for female partners and #4 for female attorneys on Law360's Best Law Firms for Women list.
The full list of the 2018 Working Mother Best Law Firms for Women is posted here with 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. Working Mother worked in collaboration with the ABA Journal as a knowledge partner.
About the Methodology
Law firms completed an extensive application in the areas of workforce profile, flexibility and development and retention of women. Best Law Firms were selected from a pool of self-selected applicant firms with 50 or more lawyers in the U.S. Statistics reported are aggregated from data provided by the firms collected from the full year of 2017.
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About Hanson Bridgett LLP
Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. We are also committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.
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Hanson Bridgett LLP
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