How One Law Firm Created a Maternity Return-to-Work Coaching Program

Episode 49 of The Diversity Career Podcast examines how the law firm Hogan Lovells designed a maternity return-to-work coaching program to support women after parental leave. Lucas and Luna break down the specifics: the firm partnered with an external coach for each returning attorney, provided 10 sessions over six months, and focused on rebuilding confidence and strategic visibility. They discuss the pilot results—a 95% retention rate among participants—and why the program addresses a gap many companies overlook: the transition back, not just the leave itself. The hosts also explore how the program evolved to include dads and adoptive parents, and what smaller firms can learn from it without a six-figure budget. A concrete look at a retention strategy that actually measures success. #HoganLovells #MaternityLeave #ReturnToWork #ParentalLeave #WomenInLaw #RetentionStrategy #CoachingProgram #LegalIndustry #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerTransition #WorkingMothers #TalentRetention #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DEI #EmployeeSupport #BestPractices Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo