Attorney-Parent Resources

Juggling a career and parenting responsibilities can be difficult. How do attorneys find balance between a demanding career and family life? What are some strategies attorneys employ as they build their family and career? The PBA Legal Career Transitions Committee is here to provide resources for you to be a successful working parent.


Attorney-Parent Transitions Video Series

View the videos below to hear from attorneys who made career transitions when becoming parents.

Melissa Merchant-Calvert, The Law Office of Melissa Merchant-Calvert

Melissa Merchant Calvert owns and operates a small firm in Mercer, Pa. Melissa's primary areas of practice are family law and criminal law; however, Melissa's practice areas also include civil litigation, estate planning and estates. Prior to opening her own practice in January 2022, Melissa was an associate attorney at Whalen Law Offices in Mercer, Pa., a for almost 10 years.


Resources

The PBA Young Lawyers Division webinar recording – Becoming: Law Mamas and Work Life Balance

To access the recording, use passcode: 5%w!eGt7