Unhappy Law Firm Partner to Solo

A woman partner at a large firm was frustrated by her compensation and significant challenges integrating work and family, including frequent questioning by male partners about her absences from the office. She sought coaching to help her decide whether to try to negotiate a better arrangement at the firm or to consider alternatives. She concluded that starting her own practice would allow her to choose her clients and work flexible hours. Shortly after starting her own firm she was able to accomplish these goals as well as exceed the compensation she’d been receiving at the large firm.