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86 W o r c e s t e r 3 0 0 : C i t y o f I n n o v a t o r s F irms whose roots stretch back a century or more have obviously found a formula for success. To continue that upward trajectory, an organization needs to be forward thinking, willing to adapt and eager to evolve - traits that drive operations at Bowditch. Steeped in history, yet invested in the future, Bowditch embraces three basic tenets: diligence, expertise, and insight. Deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental law, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, the firm's attorneys specialize in industries and forge strong partnerships with clients. e firm operates like a business with a strong professional management team that frees up the attorneys to do what they do best: provide excellent service and counsel to clients. Bowditch has three strategic Massachusetts offices: Boston, Framingham, and Worcester. Bowditch takes a holistic, cross practice, 360-degree approach to client service and client development. rough top notch advice, connection, advocacy, active listening, and open dialogue, Bowditch's attorneys gain a clear understanding of clients' objectives to focus on the client's industry and specific needs. Moreover, the firm offers value-added client services, such as educational seminars, access to firm produced or sponsored networking events, customized transactional forms, and serving as short-term in-house lawyers and interviewers for internal positions. Business today transpires across a worldwide platform, so Bowditch represents international clients in the United States and across the globe. rough an active membership in MSI Global Alliance, the firm gives clients cross- border access to more than 10,000 legal and accounting professionals around the world. Recognizing the importance of diversity in the workplace, Bowditch launched an award- winning initiative that encourages growth and achievement for professional women. An internal support network, the Women's Initiative fosters relationships between and among other women. e firm regularly holds programs and networking events for professional women. Moreover, women comprise a little more than two-thirds of the business operations leadership team at Bowditch. Samantha McDonald, Partner in the firm's Real Estate & Environmental practice, asserts that soliciting input from diverse teams is more productive, bringing broader opinions to the table. She said, "When there are a lot of diverse opinions in the room, the result is a better discussion and better results for our clients." Bowditch has also invested significantly in technology, enabling professionals to provide services faster, more efficiently, and more cost effectively. e firm created an internal Technology Innovation Council, a group of people at all levels of the firm who ensure that technology operates effectively and offers superior client service. e Council continuously improves processes through automation and new offerings, such as outside speakers, spotlighting best practices, or the latest endeavor - a Summer of Innovation. Technology allows Bowditch professionals to work whenever and wherever they are. Somewhat unique to mid-sized law firms, Bowditch is focused on transition planning and building the next generation of talent. Managing Partner and estate planning attorney John Shoro said, "We need to make an investment in the future that will benefit the firm over the next ten to fieen years and ensure that all decisions have a long-term view." To accomplish that goal, Bowditch develops strong relationships with every attorney. By nurturing every member of the firm, the entire practice benefits. Bowditch's approach to recruiting, training, and coaching its employees has led to long-term careers. Junior lawyers receive individualized, hands-on business development support and training on how to generate business as they prepare to launch their own practices. BOWDITCH & DEWEY: 108 Years Strong 311 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 508.791.3511 www.bowditch.com John Shoro, Managing Partner Year Founded: 1914 S P O N S O R E D P R O F I L E S