McDermott was among the first firms to offer billable credit for mindfulness and well-being activities, and we continue to lead the industry in our commitment to prioritizing mental and physical health.
We’ve established a Department of Mental Health & Well-Being to make the Big Law experience better for everyone on our team, regardless of where they are in their career or health journey.
Led by Shannon Callahan, JD, CPC, LPC, a former lawyer, certified executive coach and licensed mental health professional, the comprehensive program is designed to address the unique needs of our colleagues.
The resources we offer include:
- Individual well-being coaching and support
- 24/7 access to master’s-level clinicians
- On-site counselors at the Firm’s Chicago, New York and Washington, DC offices
- Regular mental health and well-being training
- Targeted, level-appropriate training
Additional benefits include:
HEALTH
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Virtual medical assistance for urgent care needs
- Health and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA, FSA)
FAMILY SUPPORT BENEFITS
- Family formation
- Postpartum support and care
- Backup child/elder care
- Assistance for caregivers
- Breastmilk shipping for traveling mothers
- Transition program for new parents returning to work
- Menopause support
- Pet insurance
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS
- Help navigating the healthcare system
- On-demand access to board-certified healthcare providers
- Exercise therapy for chronic pain
- Emotional support, guided self-care
- 24/7 access to master’s-level clinicians
- On-site counselor support for select offices, providing short-term counseling and referrals
- Free access to meditation and stretching apps
LIFE INSURANCE
- Basic and supplemental policies
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Coverage for spouses and dependent children
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS
- Tools for financial well-being
- Loan refinancing and financial advice
- Cost-effective legal guidance
- 401(k) with automatic enrollment during employment at McDermott
- Financial education seminars
- Personal excess liability insurance (certain restrictions apply)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE BENEFITS
- Short- or long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Parental leave
COMMUTER BENEFITS
- Pre-tax dollars for parking and mass transit
- On-site parking available
