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Why success does not require sacrifice: The myth that’s costing law firm owners everything

By Gary Mitchell ( May 5, 2026, 2:39 PM EDT) -- There is a story told quietly in the corridors of law firms, whispered between partners and etched into the culture of legal practice almost everywhere you look. It goes something like this: to be truly successful, you must give everything. Long hours, missed dinners, canceled holidays, chronic stress — these are not unfortunate side effects of a thriving legal career. They are, according to this story, the price of admission....