Working Mother Media Names Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Among 60 Best Law Firms for Women

Working Mother Media named Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP one of its 2018 “60 Best Law Firms for Women.” The winning firms were chosen for their family friendly policies and career development initiatives that are helping retain women lawyers and advance them into the leadership pipeline. This is the ninth year that legacy Hunton & Williams has been included on this important list*. The 60 firms are featured in the current issue of Working Mother magazine and on workingmother.com, and will also be highlighted in the October issue of The ABA Journal.

Hunton Andrews Kurth has developed and implemented multiple programs that benefit women, including flexible and reduced-hours work arrangements, a concierge program, emergency back-up child and adult care, child care leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers, and accommodations for new mothers transitioning back to full-time employ¬ment. Women partners serve as members of the firm’s Executive Committee and head practice groups and firm offices. A strong sponsorship program and professional development curriculum offers leadership and business development training as well as mentoring and networking opportunities.

*Hunton & Williams LLP and Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP combined in April 2018 to become Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.