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[quote=Anonymous]Agree that you can outsource a lot but have to be okay with that trade off. Personally, I was not. And I did not see a way to have the life that I wanted inside of big law litigation.

Though I’m a DC native and did the big law thing for a bit after clerking, my husband and I moved back to the Midwest city where I went to law school. I joined a well regarded regional firm and am an equity partner. My husband is a partner at a larger regional firm. No situation is perfect, and my billable are high some years, but I’m really happy with our life. We have two young kids, and I am home to make them dinner / hang out most nights, even if I sign on later. The keys for us are that (1) our home is 5 mins from my office and their preschools; (2) the attitude around family is different here; and (3) I specialize in appellate / critical motions and have a bit more control over my schedule. The move has allowed me to have a balance that feels right.

Wishing everyone in the lawyer / parent roles the best. It’s really tough![/quote]

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