Navigating the rigors of a capital markets practice at a Magic Circle law firm for nearly a decade, one lawyer recounts her personal challenges following motherhood.
Despite her unwavering commitment to her practice, the demands of her role appeared to know no bounds, consuming her time, energy, and emotional capacity. The attraction to all-encompassing work might perhaps be shared by many in the legal profession.
An expectation of firm’s openness to flexible working options was seemingly shattered upon request. Unexpectedly, the desire to ensure the retention of women in the firm seemed to come second to the demand for unwavering commitment to work.
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