It pains me to see an article where we are asked to sympathize with the plight of a successful pair of NYC lawyers. What is going through the mind of the author of such an article? Are these at risk people who need our help?
Women represent a small percentage of executives. That means that some of the most important decisions are being made without women in the room. Ok, so maybe this family has two high power people, but we're all affected when the decision makers skew one way.
I think you are missing the point. But I agree, a pair of big city lawyers was not the best example the author could have used to make his argument.