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[quote=Anonymous]From other BigLaw parents on this board, I have learned that they have to be on call a lot and work tremendously long hours, weekends, etc., BUT when they're not actively in court or out of town, they can take off for part of the day and come back. You might not be able to make every event, and at 11, your daughter is probably hoping you won't, but between you and DH, you ought to be able to get to the important ones.

I would also tell her at the beginning of the year that you both need to give it a month to get the new schedules under your belt, and then you'll sit down with her and talk about realistic things you can do together. It may be that cooking dinner is something you can do, depending on when you eat, or it may be dropping her at school, or it may be strictly weekends.

Put the date on the calendar. If you really want her to feel grown up, have her come to the appointment at your office -- she can see where you work, and you guys can come up with a plan.[/quote]

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