As a proud woman-led law firm, we eagerly anticipate celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th. But our celebration doesn’t stop there! We’re extending the festivities with a webinar titled “Understanding & Overcoming the Maternal Wall” on March 20th, from 12PM – 1:30PM EDT – Secure your spot today!

The “Maternal Wall” metaphor represents the discrimination that many working mothers and caregivers face. This discrimination may include bias, a lack of flexibility to accommodate parenthood, and limited career advancement. These issues were key motivators for our Founder & CEO, Christine Holmes, when she created LawyersInHouse.com.

A 2023 study titled “Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers” found that “Mothers were more than twice as likely as fathers—48% vs. 21%—to feel that having children had a negative impact on their legal career”. This is unacceptable in 2024 – it is time for systemic changes that push for gender justice.

Meet our distinguished panelists, all on their own journey of balancing work and parenthood. They’re ready to share their real-life experiences and lessons learned to shed light on these challenges. They offer empathetic and actionable advice for you, wherever you are in your journey of motherhood and caregiving.

  • Sarah Nahum, a dedicated Maternal Mental Health Social Worker at North York Therapy
  • Angela Yadav, a formidable Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement Counsel at HSBC Bank of Canada
  • Tanya Walker, an accomplished Commercial Litigator, Legal Analyst, and Managing Partner at Walker Law

We stand firm in our belief in the strength of community and support. Empowering and assisting working mothers and caregivers extends beyond fostering a positive work environment—it is a societal responsibility.

Together, let’s breakdown the maternal wall. Register for this webinar today!