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23 January 2025

The 'Motherhood Advantage' In Law: Time To Flip The Script

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As women, we've long been sold the myth that motherhood is a professional disadvantage. The term "motherhood penalty" describes the biases mothers...
United States Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

As women, we've long been sold the myth that motherhood is a professional disadvantage. The term "motherhood penalty" describes the biases mothers can face—being passed over for promotions, perceived as lacking professional commitment or as less capable simply because they are parents. But we believe it's time to flip the script. Motherhood is not a liability but a source of unique strength—the "motherhood advantage.

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Originally Published by The American Lawyer, 10 January 2025

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