Ten stories above Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton’s staid Washington office reception room, the firm’s associates brainstorm about their work, life and happiness.

Associates in the office like Fatema Merchant, Matthew Riemer and Cheryl Palmeri have pushed for an inclusive culture where young people want to work and hope to stay. Their sense of empowerment contrasts with the stereotypes of Big Law, where hours are long, competition for talent is fierce and lateral move negotiations are common.

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