This is pretty radical—actually, downright Scandinavian: Winston & Strawn just implemented a gender-neutral parental leave program. The firm now gives lawyers a whopping five month parental leave—all paid! Party on! For all you millennials out there: This could be the go-to firm to have your babies.
Here’s what the firm says about the policy:
U.S.-based associates and of counsel attorneys—regardless of gender—will receive up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave for child care and parent-child bonding, to be taken in one or two increments within the first year after the child arrives. Parents are not required to designate themselves as primary or non-primary caregivers—a distinction that may not reflect the needs and experience of individuals in two-career households.
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