What I Believe
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What I Believe

I believe that every working mom can have the life and career that she wants. There are no pre-requisites. It’s not just for certain personality types. It’s not just for the ones lucky enough to have a certain kind of spouse or children. It is available for any woman. I believe it because I’ve seen…

The Career Ceiling That Every Female Professional Needs To Know About  – And It’s Not What You Think
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The Career Ceiling That Every Female Professional Needs To Know About – And It’s Not What You Think

My clients sometimes ask me whether I see a career ceiling in the legal industry or other professions that keeps women from being promoted and reaching their true potential. My response: Absolutely. But there’s one that you might not know about. There are definitely very real barriers to women aspiring to rise to the top echelons…

When You Feel Like You Can’t Win As A Mom AND In Your Career At The Same Time – Part 1
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When You Feel Like You Can’t Win As A Mom AND In Your Career At The Same Time – Part 1

After my first son was born, I initially went back to my job on a part-time basis.  This worked very well at first, until my biggest case got busy and I started working much longer hours.  I remember feeling like I couldn’t be a good mom to my son and do as well at work as I…