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Michael Rynowecer

The 46 Law Firms Where Women Associates Say They are Extremely Well Paid The Mad Clientist

The 46 Law Firms Where Women Associates Say They are Extremely Well Paid

A mere 16% of women associates consider themselves well paid. 50% consider themselves extremely underpaid. And it’s not just the money — it’s a combination of the workload, the level of respect they receive, predictability, and more. Women associates single out the 13 Best of the Best firms where they…
Michael Rynowecer
August 9, 2022
The 78 Law Firms Cultivating the Highest Levels of Women Associates’ Job Satisfaction The Mad Clientist

The 78 Law Firms Cultivating the Highest Levels of Women Associates’ Job Satisfaction

As discussed last week, job satisfaction among women associates is 13.5 percentage points lower than men. 9 factors drive associate job satisfaction. These include people at the firm, feeling appreciated, and hybrid work policies. Women associates single out a total of 78 firms for delivering the highest levels of job…
Michael Rynowecer
August 9, 2022
Women Associates Single Out the 86 Firms Providing the Best Opportunity to Grow Within the Firm The Mad Clientist

Women Associates Single Out the 86 Firms Providing the Best Opportunity to Grow Within the Firm

Only 25% of women associates see a clear opportunity to grow within their firm. This opportunity is highly influential in the associate decision to stay or leave a firm. Almost every associate wants to grow — and they will find a place where they can. Women associates single out 86…
Michael Rynowecer
August 8, 2022
Women Associates Point to 84 Firms with Exceptionally Strong Mentoring The Mad Clientist

Women Associates Point to 84 Firms with Exceptionally Strong Mentoring

Mentoring means something totally different to women associates than men. Women associates think more broadly. They want  practical advice in managing their career, pay gaps, parental leave, and more. This helps to explain why women associates rank the mentoring they receive 25.3% lower than men. Women associates identify only 84…
Michael Rynowecer
August 8, 2022
Law Firms Providing Women Associates with Access to the Training They Need to do Their Job Well The Mad Clientist

Law Firms Providing Women Associates with Access to the Training They Need to do Their Job Well

The training sitting at the top of women associate priority lists includes time management, advanced business development (closing business once they have a deep relationship on which to build), and lead generation strategies. This is different from men who want training in how to manage relationships with partners. The most…
Michael Rynowecer
August 5, 2022
Associates Point to 29 Law Firms Where They Are Well Paid The Mad Clientist

Associates Point to 29 Law Firms Where They Are Well Paid

Associates rely on a subjective formula to evaluate how well they are paid. This formula includes salary, bonus, competitive norms, hours of work expected, hybrid work policies, perceived control over working hours, treatment by partners, feedback, and the opportunity they see for themselves within the firm. Market rate salaries are…
Michael Rynowecer
August 3, 2022
62 Law Firms Are Home to More Associates with Extremely High Job Satisfaction Rates Than Others The Mad Clientist

62 Law Firms Are Home to More Associates with Extremely High Job Satisfaction Rates Than Others

The payback for associates with high levels of job satisfaction is at its highest level ever. BTI defines the 8 activities associates value most in deriving peak job satisfaction at law firms. Only 62 firms stand out for cultivating more associates rating themselves extremely satisfied in their job.  We list…
Michael Rynowecer
August 3, 2022
75 Law Firms Named by Associates for Having the Best Opportunity for Growth — Within The Firm The Mad Clientist

75 Law Firms Named by Associates for Having the Best Opportunity for Growth — Within The Firm

Fully 88% of associates are optimistic about their careers — but less than half see this opportunity at their current firm. This gap undermines any commitment the firm makes to help build a career. This also stops associate satisfaction in its tracks. 75 firms paint the best growth and opportunity…
Michael Rynowecer
August 1, 2022
Associates Point to 60 Firms With Exceptionally Strong Mentoring The Mad Clientist

Associates Point to 60 Firms With Exceptionally Strong Mentoring

Law firms offering mentoring programs provide a structure — but do not guarantee good mentoring. Excellent mentoring is measured by a mentor’s enthusiasm, behaviors, actions, their commitment to helping — and how well the mentee perceives the experience. Only 60 firms stand out for their mentoring prowess. We list the…
Michael Rynowecer
August 1, 2022
53 Firms Associates Say Stand Out for Taking Specific Action to Help Them Develop a Career Path The Mad Clientist

53 Firms Associates Say Stand Out for Taking Specific Action to Help Them Develop a Career Path

Associates are at your firm to learn, practice law, and build their careers. They want firms who demonstrate a clear commitment to helping them accomplish these goals. This commitment is defined by actions and an intangible sense of responsibility to the associate. You can immediately gain insight into the 9…
Michael Rynowecer
July 29, 2022