Finnegan Earns Work-Life Seal of Distinction from WorldatWork’s Alliance for Work-Life Progress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
February 3, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC—WorldatWork’s Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) today announced that Finnegan is one of 77 companies that earned the 2015 Work-Life Seal of Distinction for demonstrating leadership in workplace strategies that help employees achieve work-life balance. This is the second consecutive year that Finnegan has received this distinction. The seal is a unique mark of excellence designed to identify organizational success in work-life effectiveness.

“We are honored to again receive the AWLP Seal of Distinction. This recognition of the firm’s commitment to our employees’ work-life success means a great deal to us,” stated James B. Monroe, Finnegan’s Managing Partner.  “We strive to provide the best possible options for our employees to allow them to successfully achieve a healthy work-life balance. Finnegan offers a wide range of training programs and work-life balance support systems, and we are always working to enhance our programs and increase the options available.”

"This year's Work-Life Seal of Distinction honorees are an exceptional group of innovative leaders that strive to create a company culture that encourages work-life balance," said Anne Ruddy, president and CEO of WorldatWork and executive director of AWLP.

Finnegan’s work-life programs and activities include:

• Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Maternity/Parental Leave, Time Off Policy, and Paid Holidays
• Emergency/Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Health Advocacy Program
• Retirement Plan and Retiree Health Insurance Benefits
• Flexible Benefit Options, Including Dependent and Domestic Partner Coverage
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits and Firm Transportation Subsidy
• Firm-sponsored Charitable Activities and Pro Bono Program  

Contacts
James B. Monroe, Managing Partner 
james.monroe@finnegan.com

About Finnegan
Finnegan is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Washington, DC; Atlanta; Boston; Palo Alto; Reston; London; Shanghai; Taipei; and Tokyo, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn or on Twitter.

About WorldatWork Alliance for Work-Life Progress
WorldatWork Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) advances work-life as part of an integrated total rewards strategy. The alliance defines and acknowledges best practices and innovation, facilitates dialogue and elevates work-life thought leadership. Each year, AWLP leads a national awareness initiative celebrating October as National Work & Family Month. Recognizing that work-life encompasses a wide array of programs, the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals established the Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP) designation in 2007.