Jennifer Bluestein Chief Talent Officer

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been ranked eighth among the 2022 Fortune “Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services” by Great Place to Work®. Twenty-five large companies are ranked in the annual survey.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been named among the 2022 Fortune "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" for the third year in a row.

The firm is ranked at 36th on the latest list, marking its 20th consecutive year of recognition by Fortune as one of America’s leading employers and workplaces. 

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Parents™ by research and consulting firm Great Place to Work®.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the 2021 “Companies That Care” by PEOPLE magazine. The 2021 list highlights the top 100 U.S. companies “that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment.”

Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in “Law Firms Must Be Decisive With Vaccine Mandates,” an article in Law360, regarding the firm's decision to adopt a vaccine requirement.

Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in “Big Law's Hybrid Future Will Rely on Honor System, for Now,” an article in Reuters, regarding hybrid workplace policies.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been named among the 2021 Fortune “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials” for a second straight year.

Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein was interviewed in “In-House Q&A: Perkins Coie’s Jennifer Bluestein,” an article in Above the Law, regarding the place of T14 law schools and what led her to write books guiding associates’ careers.

Chief Talent Office Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in “Some Law Firms Change Hiring Habits in Hunt for Associate Talent,” an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding the firm’s recruiting practices.

Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in “More Large Law Firms Are Embracing Remote Associate Hires,” an article in The American Lawyer, regarding hiring associates outside of existing office locations.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been ranked as the #1 U.S. employer among the 2021 “Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services” by Great Place to Work®. Twenty-five large companies are ranked in the annual survey.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named prominently among the 2021 Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For®”. The firm ranked at 23 on Fortune’s list for 2021, marking its highest-ever ranking and the 19th consecutive year of recognition by Fortune as one of America’s leading employers and workplaces.  

Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein and the firm were highlighted throughout the Law360 article,“BigLaw Wellness Efforts Have Shifted as Pandemic Continues” regarding the firms comment to helping attorneys and staff through the continued pandemic through resources the firm offers.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of Fortune’s 2020 Best Workplaces for Parents™ by research and consulting firm Great Place to Work®.

Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein was interviewed in “Balance Expectations and Get Informed: How Mid-Level Associates Can Stay Sane and Get Ahead,” an article in WestLaw Today, regarding career development, and her book, "Stepping It Up: A Guide for Mid-Level Law Firm Associates."

Jennifer Bluestein was featured in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Workforce and Education video via YouTube, where she and other senior corporate HR executives explain how they have addressed employee childcare challenges brought on by the impact of COVID-19.

Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in The Chicago Tribune article, "Confronting 2020’s Workplace Challenges Takes Creativity, Compassion, Courage," regarding the firm's response to civil unrest.

Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in The American Lawyer article, "Remote School Is Now a Marathon, Not a Sprint. How Will Firms Support Parents?" regarding Perkins Coie's flexibility and support of its lawyer-parents during the adjustment to remote school for their children.

Perkins Coie is regularly recognized for its commitment to creating a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in The Chicago Tribune article, "From Child Care Stipends to Flexible Schedules, Companies Aim to Help Parents Juggle Remote Learning and Work Again This Fall," regarding the firm's plans to assist parents of school-aged children with their work-life balance.

Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in The Chicago Tribune article, "Sticky Notes on the Bathroom Door and Wipes by the Coffee Pot. Employees Find New Rules as They Return to the Office," regarding the firm's safety policies as the offices start to reopen.

Jennifer Bluestein was quoted in The American Lawyer article, "Chief Talent Officers Are Using the Pandemic to Build for the Future," regarding the firm's decision to cross-train employees.

Jennifer visited PD Insider to address one of the leading issues facing PD teams: ensuring new associates find their footing and excel at a large law firm. Watch the full interview here.

Rick Howell and Jennifer Bluestein were interviewed in "How Perkins Coie Went Fully Virtual in 10 Days," an article in Law.com, regarding the firm's reaction to the coronavirus pandemic and working remotely.

Jennifer Bluestein was mentioned in multiple publications regarding her joining the firm as the new chief talent officer.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Jennifer Bluestein has joined the firm as Chief Talent Officer, responsible for all human resources functions, including associate, counsel and staff recruitment, development and training, performance management, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits.