Designing A Legal Career That Works For You (And Your Family)

If you’re a lawyer and a parent, chances are you’ve wondered — maybe more than once — Is this career path still working for me?

Our panel at this year’s MothersEsquire Conference, Managing Career Choices, taking place May 8–9 in Louisville, KY, is tackling that very question. This session is an invitation to rethink what success looks like in the legal profession — and how to design a career that aligns with your life, not just your law degree.

I’ll be joined by three incredible women — Jill Roth-Gutman, Randi Johnson, and Asha Paulose — who, like me, have zig-zagged through the legal world, made bold changes, and redefined success along the way. Together, we’ll share the realities behind our career decisions, including launching our own firms, seeking flexibility, and integrating work with family life.

We’ll dive into:

• The myth of the linear path — and why there’s no one “right” way to succeed in law.
• The practicalities of change — from financial readiness to skill mapping to finding mentors.
• The power of defining success for yourself — not by client count or firm prestige, but by time with family, autonomy, and purpose.

Expect candid stories and actionable takeaways. We’ve got you covered from starting your own firm to going in-house to moving to a law-adjacent role to leaving the law altogether. This isn’t a “lean in” pep talk. It’s a grounded, real-world conversation for lawyers navigating life’s many seasons: growing families, changing priorities, and new professional goals.

Whether you’re considering a pivot or simply need permission to question the status quo, join us for a refreshing look at what’s possible.

Because the right path is the one that works — for you.

Register for the conference here: https://mothersesquire.org.