Now more than ever, it is essential for law firms to develop successful and viable flexible-hour policies as a way of retaining talented attorneys who require a greater degree of flexibility in their schedules.
In this installment of Maximizing Your Potential Web Conference Series our panelists discussed:
- Key research findings on the importance of flexible schedules
- Best practices for attorneys and their firms
- What women’s bar associations can do to promote successful flexible schedule opportunities
- How to approach these issues in the midst of a difficult economy
Panelists:
- Judith Finer Freedman
Founder, The Balanced Worker Project - Amy B. Manning
Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Partner in Charge for the Call to Action Commitment on Women - Erica Templeton Spencer
Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP
Chairperson, Foley’s Flexible Schedule Affinity Group
Moderator:
- E. Lynn Grayson
Partner, Jenner & Block LLP
Chair, Jenner & Block Women’s Forum
Board Member, NCWBA
For additional information, please contact Jody Stanek at [email protected] or 312.832.4735.
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