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[quote=Anonymous]Re: let's hang all the old white guy partners --

DH and I are both lawyers; we met in law school and married immediately thereafter.  He has been a partner in a big firm for nearly 20 years.  When our oldest was born, I left my job and was a SAHM for a number of years before returning to work part-time.  Throughout his years as a partner he has been very supportive of a number of women associates who have worked for him, including several who have become counsels or partners.  Even when I was a SAHM he was aware of the challenges that parents -- both men and women--  face in BigLaw.  So, really, not all the old male partners are jerks.  However, they do get tired of the kvetching from the younger associates, male and female.  And, as a woman who has been a SAHM and a P/T WOHM, I'm pretty tired of it too.  Please don't assume that someone whose lifestyle is different from yours has it easy -- we are all facing a difficult battle.  Please don't imagine that you are the first generation to cope with the challenges of family life.  Please try to remember that you are a grown-up and that grown-ups make choices and live with them.  Please keep in mind that it does get easier as your children get older.  And, please, try to be grateful for the choices we have.             [/quote]

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