White & Case Named One of the Top Law Firms for Women

New York, August 14, 2007 ... Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC have announced today that White & Case LLP has been named one of the top 50 law firms for women to work in the US. 

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"During the past few years, we have intensified our efforts on developing and implementing programs that help with the retention and advancement of our women lawyers," said Timothy Goodell who is global co-head of White & Case's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group and head of the Firm's Women's Initiative Program. "It is very rewarding to know that these efforts have been recognized in comparison with other top tier law firms throughout the US."

Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC partnered on the inaugural "Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women" award. The two organizations surveyed the practices of the largest law firms — those with 50 or more lawyers — on female representation, women's initiatives, workplace culture, networking, flexibility, mentoring, compensation, partnership and advancement. Ranking and scoring were determined by female presence, roles, policies, programs and usage rates. In response to the submissions, Working Mother sent survey participants, including those who did not make the top 50 ranking, scorecards indicating their specific ranking in each area of the application, with the intention of having them improve their standing in areas where they were deficient in comparison to other participating firms.

"This award is a great honor for our firm and makes all of our lawyers very proud, especially those who have championed and participated in the programs that help our lawyers succeed in managing the responsibilities required of them both in their personal and professional roles," said Carolyn Lamm, partner in the DC office who was recently named by the National Law Journal as one of the "Most Influential Women Lawyers in America" and is currently running for President Elect of the American Bar Association. "As the benchmark for diversity continues to rise, White & Case will continue to pioneer."

White & Case received high scores in the areas of benefits and compensation, parental leave and related benefits and policies, child care and flexibility. Highlights of the Firm's best practices include:

• Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Program, Leave of Absence Policy, Parental Leave Policy and New York Nanny/Back-up Day Care Programs to help lawyers manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
  
• The FWA program is unique as it allows lawyers in the US and London offices to develop flexible schedules on a gender- and reason-neutral basis, and it provides a wider range of options — from working part-time to taking time off between assignments, or telecommuting on a regular basis.
  
• The Women's Initiative, Women's Network and Diversity Committee focus on creating a work environment where White & Case women/minority lawyers, alumni and clients can thrive in their careers.
  
• wellnessWorks for Me, our comprehensive global wellness program that motivates lawyers and staff to improve their health and well-being.

In celebration of this achievement, the Firm is hosting a special contest for the children of White & Case employees to submit drawings, paintings or poems honoring the working women whom they know at the Firm. Entries will appear on an online gallery.

The 2007 "Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women" award recipients will be honored at a special awards luncheon at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on September 24 in New York.

About Flex-Time Lawyers LLC
Flex-Time Lawyers LLC® is a national consulting firm advising law firms, corporations and lawyers on work/life balance and the retention and promotion of women attorneys.

About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with more than 2,000 lawyers in 35 offices in 23 countries. Our clients value the breadth and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities and rely on us for their complex cross-border commercial and financial transactions and for international arbitration and litigation. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to the business priorities and legal needs of our clients.

Contact:
Reilly Starr
Regional Media Relations Manager - Americas
White & Case LLP
1 212 819 8315