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New York Law Journal

A Woman's Decision to Have Children Shouldn't Be Limited by Where She Is on Corporate Rung

Lawyers should not be encouraged to freeze their eggs simply so that they can devote all their time to churn out billable hours. The work-life balance will not be significantly less challenging if a woman has children in her 40s.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Burnout Is Part of the Profession. How Can Attorneys Avoid It?

Lawyers' personalities, combined with the adversarial nature of the profession and the high-pressure environment of a law firm, make burnout a serious problem in the industry.
10 minute read

The Recorder

More Tech, More Problems: The Downsides to Millennial Attorneys Working Remotely

As more millennials take the reins in the legal profession, working remotely is on the rise. But with technological advancements, some note lawyers' mental well-being may suffer.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bolch Institute to Hold Wellness and Mental Health Conference on UM Campus

The National Town Hall on Anxiety, Addiction and Suicide will bring together judicial luminaries and medical professionals to discuss mental health issues within the legal community.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Watch the Video: Lawyer Fakes Trial to Make Sweet Marriage Proposal in Court

Florida Assistant State Attorney Brandon Dinetz surprised his girlfriend, fellow litigator Jennifer Lettman, with a wedding proposal in the Palm Beach County Courthouse.
5 minute read

Law.com

The 10-Minute Workout a Busy Lawyer Can Do (Almost) Anywhere

Traveling and working long hours put a lot of stress on the body, so it's important to carve out even just a few minutes to move and breath.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Billable Requirements Are the Elephants in the Room: Letter

I cannot think of anything that would reduce stress, depression, etc., more than attorneys having the time to develop healthy lives outside of what they do for a living.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Being a Lawyer Can Be Lonely—But It Doesn't Have to Be

My philosophy is that networking is like having a social life for my coaching business and it is part of my job to have places to go and people to see. If you are a professional service provider, the same is true for you.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

More Tech, More Problems: The Downsides to Millennial Attorneys Working Remotely

As more millennials take the reins in the legal profession, working remotely is on the rise. But with technological advancements, some note lawyers' mental well-being may suffer.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

The Seven Deadly Sins of Lawyers, No. 4: Gluttony

For attorneys who are trying to grow a practice or to bring in some extra work, there may be a temptation to take on work for which the attorney is not suitably qualified.
6 minute read

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