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I love Mother’s Day and the idea of celebrating Moms. But do you ever get the feeling that Mother’s Day is a consolation prize? For many, it’s the one day

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When I was a Big Law lawyer with two young children, I hit a wall. I knew that I had to make a change, but I didn’t know what to

Having a hard time being productive at work? Checking your phone every 3 minutes? This year has brought more collective challenges than any year in recent memory. Challenges require a

When I had my second child, I found that my life as a Lawyer Mom was simultaneously too full and too empty. There were too many demands on my time

Millions are mourning the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  For many women, particularly Lawyer Moms, her loss feels akin to losing a beloved grandmother or aunt. She paved the way