Law Firms Botch Parental Leave for Men, Families, Survey Says

Law firms fall short on paid parental leave for men and non-traditional families, according to a survey by legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa.

Only 23% of large firms offer 14 to 20 weeks of paid paternity leave, compared with 43% that offer the same amount of time for maternity leave, the survey found, underscoring the expectations gap between young associates and the older layer of partners and leaders.

“There is a lot of pressure around gender parity, but while some firms are announcing gender neutral policies, the others are keeping quiet,” ...