--- title: "Law Firms Are Learning: Work-Life Balance Isn't Just For Moms" description: OutsideGC Expands Healthcare Team --- [![logo-small.png](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Logos/logo-small.png?width=90&name=logo-small.png "logo-small.png")](http://www.outsidegc.com) - BLOG - ** --- ### Headquarters 501 Boylston Street, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02116 (617)-737-5000 info@outsidegc.com ![hero_news-events.jpg](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Backgrounds/hero_news-events.jpg?width=1600&name=hero_news-events.jpg "hero_news-events.jpg") ## News & Events # Law Firms Are Learning: Work-Life Balance Isn't Just For Moms Posted by [Jonathan Levitt](https://62401.hs-sites.com/news-events/author/jonathan-levitt) on September 24, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![theatlantic article](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/theatlantic%20article.avif)Many men—young and old, with children and without—are opting for legal careers that accommodate their lives outside of the office. For decades, work-life balance at law firms has been a women’s issue—something for working moms to sort out. But there are a growing number of new firms built on flexible schedules that are now attracting men, and slowly shifting the definition of a successful legal career. Though the partner office is still the prototypical legal-career status symbol, the prerequisites of long hours and 24-7 availability are inconsistent with the emphasis many men put on time away from the office… [Read The Entire Article »](http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/09/lawyers-work-life-balance-men/407011/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [theatlantic.com](https://62401.hs-sites.com/news-events/topic/theatlantic-com) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fnews-events%2Flaw-firms-are-learning-work-life-balance-isnt-just-for-moms%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fnews-events%2Flaw-firms-are-learning-work-life-balance-isnt-just-for-moms%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fnews-events%2Flaw-firms-are-learning-work-life-balance-isnt-just-for-moms%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fnews-events%2Flaw-firms-are-learning-work-life-balance-isnt-just-for-moms%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Law%20Firms%20Are%20Learning%3A%20Work-Life%20Balance%20Isn%27t%20Just%20For%20Moms) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fnews-events%2Flaw-firms-are-learning-work-life-balance-isnt-just-for-moms%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fnews-events%2Flaw-firms-are-learning-work-life-balance-isnt-just-for-moms%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. It is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your attorney concerning any particular situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Pursuant to applicable rules of professional conduct, portions of this publication may constitute Attorney Advertising. Outside GC is an innovative approach to legal services for growing and mature businesses. Companies who engage Outside GC fall into two main categories: (1) those [without in-house counsel](http://www.outsidegc.com/general-legal-counsel-corporate-counsel) who need regular, on-going legal support but do not wish to hire a full-time in-house lawyer, and (2) those [with in-house counsel](http://www.outsidegc.com/in-house-counsel-support) who do not wish to add more full-time resources to their existing in-house staff. [Contact us](http://www.outsidegc.com/contact) to speak to one of our on-demand attorneys. ## Search our Site ![logo-small.png](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Logos/logo-small.png?width=90&name=logo-small.png "logo-small.png") Attorney advertising. Copyright @ 2026 Outside GC LLC. All rights reserved. ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=215705&fmt=gif)