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Directory Year: 2023

Husch Blackwell - Firmwide

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Firm Policies

Please describe your firm's policies for summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers regarding employment disputes and workplace misconduct

The firm and its personnel must, at all times, comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding its business and business practices. The firm will not condone activities of personnel who violate the law or engage in unethical business dealings or practices.

Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, Husch Blackwell expressly prohibits all forms of employment discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, handicap, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Please describe specifically your firm's policies surrounding non-disclosure agreements as they apply to summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers

We do not utilize non-disclosure agreements for summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers.

Please describe specifically your firm's policies surrounding mandatory arbitration agreements as they apply to summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers

We do not utilize mandatory arbitration agreements for summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers.

Please describe any well-being initiatives or programs at your firm

Husch Blackwell LLP offers a robust wellness program called Total Health, supporting attorneys, paralegals, and staff in their wellness journey.  Services include well-being programs, health coaching, ergonomic evaluations, meditation sessions, subsidies, incentives, challenges, and programming.

In addition, the firm partners with the medical plan, offering the Employee Assistance Program to all partners and employees and anyone who lives in their household.  Husch Blackwell offers a flexible work environment with access to virtual and onsite health services and programs.

Alumni Relations

Does your organization have a formal alumni program? Yes
Does your organization have a dedicated alumni relations staff? Yes
What benefits are available to your organization's attorney alumni? (check all that apply) Alumni website or portal|Alumni directory|CLE/Professional development training|Job board/listings|Networking/social events
Comments on Alumni Relations and Programs

Alumni Program Goal
Husch Blackwell's Alumni Program aims to maintain strong and collegial working relationships with attorney alumni – and to support them and their careers in meaningful ways after they leave the firm. We want our alumni to serve as brand ambassadors by promoting the Husch Blackwell name.

Mission Statement
The Husch Blackwell Alumni Program aspires to be the primary connection between Husch Blackwell and its family of alumni across the country. This program encourages alumni to stay connected and serve as advocates for the firm. We’ll foster a mutually beneficial relationship by supporting regular communication and programming in order to strengthen alumni bonds of fellowship and professional association.