Community When billable hours meet bedtime stories As pressure mounts to be both ever-present at work and at home, a growing support network is helping lawyer dads speak more openly iStock.com/Vasyl Dolmatov Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Tuesday 23 June 2026 The modern lawyer father is increasingly expected to be both an always-on adviser to clients and an engaged presence at home. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... DEI The “three-month crunch” holding back women lawyers DEI “Motherhood penalty” blocks women’s pay and promotions Wellbeing Lack of work-life balance leading to “parental guilt”, study finds Discrimination Japan’s fathers feel “awkward” returning from parental leave