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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wondering about Big Law partners who also happen to be moms of small children. In my experience (2 firms), there are zero.  In my limited experience, female partners seem to fall into one or more of the following descriptions: 
1. Single or divorced, no kids
2. Married, no kids
3. Married, with kids, and with a stay-home spouse (or spouse who has a very light professional schedule)
4. Women who have been partners for many, many years, and whose children are grown (but while they were young, she probably fit into one of the above categories)

I can't think of a single female partner who is happily married (or neutrally-married) to a spouse with a full time career with children under age 10. Or under age 15 for that matter.  Looking for some anecdotes of other moms with young kids who have made this work.

- 6th year mom of 2 small kids, married to professional with 50 hour/week job, noticing all of the similarly-situated women around me exiting big law in droves[/quote]

I am a Big Law partner with two kids under 4 -- made partner while on maternity leave with my second.  Husband works, but less hours and job generally less demanding.  Have amazing nanny and work from home most nights after kids are in bed -- same on weekends.  It is totally doable, but you need a firm culture that allows working remotely, when possible.[/quote

I am impressed by your stamina.  Bit very few people want to work at home in the evenings most nights and on weekends so I don’t think “totally doable” is the rigjt description, particularly when you have older children thar stay up past 8.[/quote]

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