Easier to exit than return

It’s no secret: Female attorneys leave the profession much more frequently than men do. Despite making up nearly half of all law school classes, women comprise only 34 percent of the attorney population. Reasons for that differential abound, but the primary one remains the clash between professional work and family life. Two years ago, in her departure memo, a Clifford …

Please sign in to continue.

Become a valued Chicago Lawyer subscriber today and receive:

  • 6 bimonthly print editions mailed.
  • Access to chicagolawyermagazine.com and our e-edition.
  • Bimonthly news and informational emails.
  • Special editions such as Forty Under 40, Practice Resource Guides and much, much more!.

Call (312) 644-2394 or subscribe now.