"When working for large firms or businesses, it is only natural to wonder if, when it comes to women's issues, they can 'walk the walk' and not just 'talk the talk.' I have been a part-time lawyer during my tenure with Fox. While in my part-time status, I became eligible (calculated on years of practice) for partnership at Fox. To make things even a little more interesting, I learned I was pregnant (with my second child) during the partnership evaluation process. Realistically speaking, this meant that I would be asking the firm to make me a partner in April, only to go out on maternity leave in August. Based on my merits, however, I knew I could meet the partnership criteria and potentially be elevated to partner during my 'first trip up.' I went through the process, revealing my pregnancy to the partnership evaluation committee probably even earlier than I told some of my closest friends. The firm was unequivocally fair, judged me on merits, and offered me a partnership that year (2002). Since then, I have continued in part-time status. In April of 2005, I became the managing partner of the Bucks County Office. In my capacity as managing partner, I serve on the Executive Committee of the firm. Needless to say, I cannot say enough about my personal experience with fox as a family-friendly firm."
-- Susan Smith, Managing Partner of Bucks County Office
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