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a frightening eye-opener for her. " I was a parent, an attorney, a spouse,
and a daughter to an ailing parent, " she says. " I think it is difficult to be in
the legal profession long term, while also prioritizing health and family. "
After her father passed away last year, Horng decided to leave her position.
" I was doing important work that I cared deeply about, but I was
draining myself, " she says. " I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to step
away; many people don't have that choice. "
Lawyer well-being researchers Patrick Krill and Justin Anker assessed
work-family conflict in their 2021 study, Stress, Drink, Leave: An Examination
of Gender-Specific Risk Factors for Mental Health Problems and Attrition
Among Licensed Attorneys. More than 24 percent of the women in the
study had thoughts of leaving the profession, with work-family demands
associated with the highest likelihood of leaving.
The authors suggest that legal employers develop strategies to reduce
work-family conflict to support their attorneys' overall well-being and
reduce attrition, particularly by women. They state unequivocally, " a career
in law should not be antagonistic to the full expression of a lawyer's
humanity, including their ability to undertake and navigate familial obligations
should they so desire. "
Horng is cherishing time with her daughter, now six, and knows how
precious, and fleeting, time with young children is. " I don't take the future
for granted, " she says. Horng states she loved being a legal services
attorney and is proud of the work that she did for her clients. " It was exhausting,
but it filled my cup, " she says. However, she admits that the
days of prioritizing her legal career over her health and family are behind
her. " I anticipate returning to the workforce, " she says, " but I'm not sure if
I'll return to litigation. "
While today's women lawyers face fewer barriers than pioneers like Margaret
Brent and Charlotte Ray, there is still progress to be made. " Law is a
wonderful calling, " Henriques says. She hopes the profession continues
to evolve to meet the needs of all lawyers, regardless of gender, so future
generations can experience her sense of fulfillment.
Denise Perme is associate director of the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program.
Joan Odell, Denise Perme; Gennivieve Henriques, courtesy of Gennivieve Henriques/Glamour Shots; Shirley
Horng, Denise Perme
The D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program's Women's Support Group
offers support and connection for women attorneys facing unique
challenges in the legal profession. If you are interested in attending its
bimonthly meetings, please email lap@dcbar.org.
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DC Bar ACAB special section
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