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New Jersey Law Journal

Staying Grounded as a Young Lawyer: Embrace Yourself and Your Practice

You will grow your network, broaden your mentorship possibilities, and most importantly, increase your well-being and longevity as a person and practitioner.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Prioritizing Wellness From an In-House Counsel Perspective

Instead of looking to achieve a balance where work and home are equally weighted, we can identify ways to align our unique priorities in a flexible way that is tailored to fit our individualized goals and circumstances.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The 'Today' Normal: Re-entering the Somewhat Familiar With a Mindset for Success

This article explores how lawyers can enter a "today normal" mindset, remain in it and leverage the benefits as they navigate any uncertainties that lie ahead.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Mindsets and Mental Health

Law practice is the loneliest profession; having the right mindset can head off lots of trouble, says Michael P. Maslanka, an assistant professor of law at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Crowell's Return Plan Includes No Minimum Number of Days in Office

"Most of our people are going to choose to be in our offices with great frequency. I just don't think it's going to be a daily event for everyone," Crowell's chairman says.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

'No Shame in Admitting You're Struggling': Resources Offered for Lawyers Juggling Households, Careers

"Younger lawyers who are parents during this time, and can't afford help, they're probably under a lot more stress," said Amna Shirazi, mother and owner of an Atlanta law firm.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Big-Law Guilt: Attorney's Tweet Urges Minorities to Resist 'Feeling Like They Were Turning Their Backs' on the Past

"Law students of color, you don't *have* to go into public interest just because you're a POC," the attorney's tweet read. "Free yourself of that guilt and allow yourself to make $$$ like the yt kids."
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Mental Health Among Lawyers and Others in the Legal Industry and How the Profession Could Do More to Fight Burnout

As much emphasis as we place on our physical health, the legal profession should put more than that on our mental health.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Attorneys and Adderall: Disciplinary Case Shines Spotlight on Drug's Benign Image and Popularity Among Lawyers

Adderall "can be a very seductive medication," said Stacey Dougan, a former Big Law attorney-turned-mental-health counselor. "You get this surge of energy, and can be very focused and get a lot done."
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Parenting, the Pandemic and Memories of Dad: Cozen Class Action Leader Meredith Slawe's Story

"I learned quickly that I'm not equipped to do sixth-grade math homework," Slawe said. Helping her kids with remote learning was just one task. Another challenge was that the work-life balance was totally disrupted, blurring the lines between family time and work hours.
7 minute read

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