In the latest in Law.com International's series on how senior corporate lawyers cope with the pressures of both their work and personal lives, Sidley Austin partner Max Savoie talks about the particular challenges he has faced over the course of his career.

Savoie, who started his career at Clifford Chance, has since 2021 been a partner in Sidley's payments and fintech practice. Here, he shares how he has progressed in his career despite suffering a personal tragedy, getting therapy, and using to-do lists to keep stress at bay.