The article discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and a legal career, highlighting the author's journey of starting a family law practice while homeschooling her children. After a divorce, she successfully navigated networking and became renowned for guardian ad litem work, enabling her to support her children's education. The author critiques traditional legal practices, advocating for innovative methods like remote work, flat-fee billing, and equitable home responsibilities, emphasizing the need for structural change to support women in law.
"I started my own family law practice from scratch in a new city, where I knew nobody, becoming the sole breadwinner and embracing the challenge of networking."
"Many traditional practices in law, like in-person work and unrealistic expectations on women, are impractical and need re-examining for better support and efficiency."
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