Lowenstein Sandler has been included on Seramount’s 2026 100 Best Companies list, which recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including paid parental and caregiver leave, subsidized childcare, increased mental health benefits, and more.
This list, in various forms, has existed for over 40 years and is regarded as a key measure of workplace climates and best practices that benefit working parents and caregivers.
“In today’s talent market, family-friendly benefits have become a business imperative. Organizations that pay attention and invest in policies that support employees both at work and at home are better positioned to attract, engage, and retain top talent,” said Subha Barry, President of Seramount.
The 100 Best Companies application includes 161 questions related to leave policies, benefits, childcare, advancement programs, work and career flexibility, and more, surveying the availability and usage of these programs.
Since 1986, Seramount has celebrated forward-thinking organizations that lead in equitable benefits and career opportunities for all their employees. The company surveys organizations that are committed to retaining and advancing top talent through engagement strategies and creating a family-friendly workplace culture; these surveys measure the companies’ efforts and set the standard for best practices around workplace policies and implementing programs that improve company culture and engagement.
Lowenstein has been consistently recognized by Seramount since 2007. The firm’s longstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and legal community has also been recognized by numerous organizations and publications, including the Garden State Bar Association, Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index, Utah Center for Legal Inclusion Certification, Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Tipping the Scales Award, Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey with its Law Firm of the Year Award, and Vault.
The firm offers inclusive benefits to foster a more equitable, productive, and future-ready workplace, and to attract and retain top talent. Some of the firm’s inclusive policies and programs include:
- Generous parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure, including adoptive and surrogate parents
- Paid time off for caregivers
- Domestic partner benefits across applicable firm programs, including health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, regardless of gender
- Gender-affirming health care coverage
- Emergency care support for children and pets
- Reduction in billable hour requirements to ease the transition before parental leave and support the ramp-up period upon return Flexible work options, including flextime, reduced schedules, and remote work arrangements
- Credit toward eligible firm hours for administrative and inclusion-related work
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with around 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.