Maynard Cooper & Gale, a full-service law firm headquartered in Birmingham, is enhancing its paid leave benefits with a Parental Leave Policy for eligible attorneys. Effective immediately, the policy provides 16 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers – up from 12 weeks paid leave formerly offered - and grants 4 weeks of paid leave for non-primary caregivers surrounding the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child.

“This expanded policy underscores our firm’s commitment to our attorneys and their growing families by providing a work environment that encourages our attorneys to be well-rounded in both their professional and personal lives,” said Greg Curran, Chairman of the firm and Co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee.
Maynard Cooper is implementing this industry-leading policy that falls in line with the policies offered by the top family-friendly law firms in the country and positions the firm locally among only a very few now offering 16 weeks. “Offering generous parental leave benefits meets the needs of our younger professionals, both male and female,” said Beth Beaube, Chief Administrative Officer and Chair of the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. “It also better equips the firm to attract and retain the best talent – particularly women - in an increasingly competitive legal landscape.”