When Anderson was preparing to go on maternity leave with her first child, she reached out to a fellow female partner who had returned from leave a couple of years earlier for some very valuable tips on managing the process, and was reassured that it was possible to have a successful transition with the proper planning and execution. “Importantly, she counseled me on managing my own expectations and helped me to understand that a ramp-up period following a leave was typical,” Andersons says. “I have imparted this same advice to other female lawyers, who have in turn come to me to seek guidance on their transition.