Press Releases - Recognition BAL designated as a 2026 Best Place for Working Parents® Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) April 2, 2026 BAL is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Best Place for Working Parents®, a designation awarded to businesses with a strong commitment to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies and practices. BAL scored 80% for nurturing a workplace that supports working parents, compared to an average score of 60% in the legal industry. In core benefits, BAL earned a perfect score of 100% for providing essential benefits for working parents, including healthcare, paid time off and parental leave. Legal businesses similar in size to BAL scored an average of 70% in core benefits provided. “Our working parents are some of the most extraordinary people at BAL,” said Chief People & Culture Officer Nicole Dawson. “From daycare drop-offs and after-school activities to family trips and doctors’ visits, working parents do it all. We’re happy to support them wherever work and life intersect.” Other benefits that BAL provides to working parents include: Maternity and paternity leave Dependent healthcare Breastfeeding benefits Childcare assistance Flexible hours and hybrid work schedules BAL is a corporate immigration law firm powering human achievement through immigration expertise, people-centered client services and innovative technology. If you are a working parent ready to pursue the exceptional, explore our open roles and start your career with BAL. Copyright © 2026 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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