AKIN
Understanding the importance of a healthy work-life balance, Akin has designed and implemented innovative programs like the Mental Health Advisor program, as well as flexible work arrangement policies for its lawyers and US business services employees in which employees can explore flexible work options such as hybrid work arrangements and/or reduced hours arrangements, along with technology resources for lawyers who work remotely.
Examples include Akin’s Mental Health Advisors, a free, voluntary and confidential consultation program with licensed professional counselors to improve work/life integration, increase resiliency and reduce stress. The firm’s reduced work schedule policy allows lawyers to work reduced schedules and remain on partnership track, reflecting the firm’s commitment to providing a workplace that enables lawyers to fulfill parenting and family care responsibilities or to pursue activities designed to enhance professional development or stature in the legal community, while continuing to work as a productive and valued Akin lawyer. Further, the firm’s policy specifically allows for lawyers working a reduced work schedule to remain eligible for counsel and partnership promotion, and it has a significant track record of promoting women who have availed themselves of the policy. It also offers a hybrid work program which plays an important role in providing excellent client service at the highest levels while also providing additional flexibility to its lawyers.