With a recent report from Law360 indicating that women make up on average just 19 percent of partners in law firms, Dinse/Knapp/McAndrew continues to exceed the national average with 42% female partnership in the firm. When compared to the firms included in the Best 50 Law Firms for Women, Dinse has significantly better female participation and a higher percentage of women lawyers, associates, equity partners, management/executive committee members, compensation committee members, and partners than any of these firms.The Shriver Report confirms that women are the primary or equal breadwinners in two-thirds of American homes. Women also comprise 50% of the working population. While this balance sounds ideal, less than 20% of women are currently in leadership positions. The trend is particularly prevalent in the fields of law and medicine. However, the number of women attorneys at Dinse strays from the traditional with 12 of its 27 lawyers being women, including eight partners at the firm.Women at Dinse also head four of the practice groups with Karen McAndrew heading up Litigation; Molly Lebowitz, Real Estate; Leigh Cole, Immigration; and Amy McLaughlin, co-chair of the Employment division. Women also lead several committees at the firm such as the Management Committee, Recruitment Activities, and the Social Responsibility Committee.The skill of these women has not only been recognized within the firm. Since 2007, Chambers USA has recognized Karen McAndrew and Molly Lebowitz among the best business lawyers in America. These two women were also among the top 50 Women New England Super Lawyers in 2009 and others at the firm were included in The Best Lawyers of America 2010.It is no coincidence that Dinse is one of the largest and most successful firms in Vermont and Northern New York. The firm is dedicated to hiring the best, most qualified individuals regardless of gender. Learn more about Dinse/Knapp/McAndrew at Dinse.comSource: Marketwire and Shark Communications. 5.18.2010