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ATTORNEYS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Susan Maslow, Esquire

The Bucks County Women's
Advocacy Coalition

s we are all aware, the family model of working
dad and stay-at-home mom is a thing of the
past. Consider:

Maslow appreciated the intelligence,
professionalism and dedication of the BCWAC
volunteers. "[A]t a time in our nation when we
no longer seemed to be listening to each other,
I was comforted by a group that wanted to
pursue nonpartisan advocacy on a consistent
basis with specific action priorities in mind."

* 42% of mothers are sole or primary breadwinners
for their family
* 75% of women with at least one child between the
ages of six and 17 worked outside the home in 2016
* For women with children under six and under
three-years old, respectively, the percentage of working
mothers in 2016 was 65.3% and 63.1%.1

their commitment to non-adversarial collaboration with
other area non-profits in promoting the health and welfare
of women and their families," Maslow said. Maslow
appreciated the intelligence, professionalism and dedication
of the BCWAC volunteers. "[A]t a time in our nation when
we no longer seemed to be listening to each other, I was
comforted by a group that wanted to pursue nonpartisan
advocacy on a consistent basis with specific action priorities
in mind," Maslow said.

The workplace, however, has been slow to adapt to this
changed reality. Despite the advances women have made,
systemic barriers continue to prevent many from achieving
economic security. These women struggle to keep up
with the demands of caring for children, supporting their
families and, in many cases, also serving as caregivers
for aging parents.
As an individual partner, Board Member, and Chair of the
Leadership & Governance Committee of the Bucks County
Women's Advocacy Coalition, attorney Susan Maslow is
in the forefront of a long-term effort to address the needs
of women in Bucks County. Initially hired to pursue a
Section 501(c)(4) status for the BCWAC, Maslow was so
impressed with the organization that she not only joined,
she provided all her legal services free of charge. "I was
just so impressed with its 100% volunteer 'work force' and

The BCWAC, celebrating its tenth anniversary, addresses
women's issues in a unique fashion. First, it listens to
women across Bucks County, asking about their needs
and concerns. Second, it partners with local organizations
throughout Bucks County that are working on the front
lines providing services to women and families. There are
currently 43 organizations that partner with the BCWAC

1 1975 - 2016 Annual Social and Economic Supplements, Current Population Survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Labor force
participation rate of mothers by age of youngest child
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