When I became a lawyer in 1971, I had been married seven years and had three children who were seven, five, and four. I had almost no time for my family, and even less for community involvement. Building a practice was a monumental task. I put establishing myself in the legal community before everything else. You cannot replace the love and support of a family.
Children are only children for a moment, and then they are off onto their own adventures.
I would have liked to have spent more time with my children than I did. I believe that today's lawyer understands the importance of family. I'm not going to let my work come before my family. It would be silly to regret the past. I firmly believe that our experiences, good or bad, mold our character.