OVER DEZE AFLEVERING
Jeremy asks lawyer and mom of two Samantha McKinnon a question they don’t include in any law school test: when is the “right” time to have kids? Sam shares her path to motherhood as she and Jeremy discuss the impact of having children early-versus-late in a legal career and how partnership compensation structures can influence that decision. Sam also explains how an unexpected premature birth made her first leave chaotic and slowed her workflow on return, and the learnings she brought her second leave around more intentional planning, clear file notes, and team handoffs. Jeremy and Sam also dig into practical prep around EI logistics, financial planning, and the physical realities of pregnancy…plus, the answer you’re probably secretly hoping for: there’s really no such thing as a perfect time, or an imperfect one. The best lesson when it comes to getting pregnant is to try to stress less, and take things as they come. As Sam says, “It all comes out in the wash!”
Featured guest:
Samantha J. MacKinnon, Partner
Breaking Down the Bar is hosted by Jeremy Ellergodt.
Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com/
Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/
