The firm does not have a formal vacation and sick leave policy for attorneys. It is a matter left to the discretion of each attorney, subject to performance goal requirements. Sabbatical Ten years after joining the firm, shareholders are eligible to participate in the firm's sabbatical program, which provides three leaves of three months' duration, with at least ten years between sabbaticals. The Plan has eight pooled investment accounts. The remainder is paid at the end of the month in which the new attorney's one-year anniversary occurs, if still employed.
Monthly dues are the attorney's personal responsibility.
Reimbursement of reasonable client entertainment or business development expenses up to a maximum amount as determined by the practice group leader. The firm has a corporate membership at 24-Hour Fitness. The program allows a new employee to join without an initiation fee and at a reduced monthly cost. The firm has working arrangements with Liberty Northwest Insurance for coverage at reduced rates and payroll deduction for premiums. The firm observes a firmwide casual day every Friday.