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Firm Policies |
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| Please describe your firm's policies for summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers regarding employment disputes and workplace misconduct |
The firm encourages all attorneys to raise any issue or dispute with their partner mentors, practice group leader, or the firm’s legal personnel group. In addition, our firm anti- discrimination and anti- harassment policy outlines a formal process for raising instances of harassment or discrimination that any employee experiences or witnesses. |
| Please describe specifically your firm's policies surrounding non-disclosure agreements as they apply to summer associates, associates, and/or other non-partner lawyers |
First and foremost, the firm has a consistent policy and practice of open door communication, through which associates have multiple avenues to speak freely and raise concerns. The firm does not have a non-disclosure policy, except with respect to client information and other firm confidential business information. |
| 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 include mandatory arbitration clauses or agreements in our offer letters or policies for our attorneys. |
| Please describe any well-being initiatives or programs at your firm |
Fenwick & West LLP has signed onto the ABA Well-Being Pledge with three overarching goals geared towards emotional, mental and physical well- being. In addition to our annual substance abuse training, we hold weekly virtual yoga and meditation classes. Since signing onto the ABA Well-being challenge, we launched a Well-Being task force comprised of attorneys and administrators from different practice groups, departments and seniority levels to address this on a firm-wide scale. The goals of this task-force include equipping employees with tools and skills around emotional and mental well-being, building a culture that is supportive for people to address problems, and empowering our people with these goals in mind. Fenwick offers the following for all employees:
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Alumni Relations |
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| Does your organization have a formal alumni program? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a dedicated alumni relations staff? | No |
| What benefits are available to your organization's attorney alumni? (check all that apply) | CLE/Professional development training|Community service activities|Diversity & Inclusion programs/events|Industry/practice area focused programs|Networking/social events|Pro-bono matters |
| Comments on Alumni Relations and Programs |
Alumni are a fundamental piece of Fenwick’s success, and we recently launched an alumni portal to strengthen ties of collegiality between Fenwick attorneys and employees and our alumni. This portal enhances our efforts in creating integrated opportunities for alumni engagement through a variety of firm touchpoints:
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