An Open Letter: 'Dear Baby Boom Law Firm Partner...'

Dear Baby Boomer Law Firm Partner,

You have paved the way for young women like me to make it in the legal profession. You sacrificed a lot to get to where you are today, and I completely respect your work ethic and drive. So it’s probably frustrating for you that this new generation of up-and-coming lawyers wants to work less and live more. We want to work and have kids; take maternity leave and vacations; go home in time for dinner; make plans on the weekends – and still be on partner track?! Why should we get all these benefits today when you had to make hard choices and sacrifices?

If this doesn’t seem fair to you, well, I agree.

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