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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have done it.  I made partner at a law firm on an 80 percent schedule.  I have two kids that I had when I was an associate.

It was hard.  I do a lot of working at night, I am very aggressive and was adamant about not missing opportunities just because I am part time. My husband was working a more relaxed schedule for the first few years and he covered for me a lot so that I could work more.  By the time I had my second and went part time, I had established serious relationships with several partners who were willing to vouch for and sponsor me.  It is those relationships that got me to partnership and are the reason I feel so lucky to have a flexible schedule where I can come and go as I please as long as the work gets done well and on time.

I had to earn the respect of the right people to make it as a lawyer mom at a law firm. It took a lot of perserverance and luck.  I came close to quitting a few times and I still think about it often.  I forced myself (with the support of my family) to take it one day at time and know that, when it gets really bad, I can leave.  [/quote]

not relevant but rock on with your bad self, pp!  It's awesome to hear about moms making it to partner![/quote]

+1 Good job![/quote]

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