The Myth of Work-Life BalanceBy Rebecca HausmanYoung Lawyers Division, February 2022Work-life balance should be thought of as more of a cycle than an accomplishment.
How to Balance Work and Life as a Young AttorneyBy Nichol BroshousYoung Lawyers Division, November 2021Practical advice to help young attorneys find the perfect balance between meeting work goals and a rewarding personal life.
Sunday BluesBy Paloma HollomanWomen and the Law, August 2021Tips for overcoming the Sunday blues.
Taking care of your mental healthBy Nicole SartoriLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2017Managing your law practice can leave you with little time and even more stress. That stress can be paralyzing, and can lead to anxiety, depression or a host of other mental health issues.
Legal comedy: 101By Jenny R. JeltesWomen and the Law, October 2016Standup is terrifying. But so is being a lawyer. If I’ve already done one, why not try the other?
Balancing the ScalesBy Erin WilsonWomen and the Law, June 2016The first installment of a regular new column addressing work-life balance.
Lawyers: Don’t forget the importance of being ‘present’By Lyndsay MarkleyYoung Lawyers Division, October 2015The author attended a seminar earlier this year and was reminded of the importance to slow down and remember what truly matters.
Life eventsWomen and the Law, October 2015This new regular column highlights the important events in the lives of the members of the ISBA's Women and the Law Committee.
Practical advice for new lawyersBy Kyle StevensYoung Lawyers Division, October 2015The author shares the four items of advice he wishes he'd received when he was first admitted to practice.
Five methods to transcend from zealous to zenBy Marie K. SarantakisYoung Lawyers Division, August 2015A few ideas to empower you to become more resilient and centered in an ever-connected and fast-paced world.
Unique opportunities in the legal profession for momsBy Jennifer A. HaaseYoung Lawyers Division, April 2015Does the legal profession get an unfair reputation when it comes to offering flexibility and alternative options for working mothers?
Travel tips 101By Don MateerSenior Lawyers, February 2015The author shares some pointers for those who may be traveling abroad for the first time.
“All” is in the eye of the beholderBy Valerie LipicWomen and the Law, December 2012Author Valerie Lipic discusses her struggles to find the perfect work-life balance.
Just be normalBy Maxine Weiss KunzYoung Lawyers Division, June 2012Lawyers have a certain language which benefits our trade and can alienate others. But once outside of your professional life, the author advises you should make an effort to to step out of your lawyer shoes and converse like a “normal person” in your day-to-day interactions.
Tips on practicing with familyBy Krysia W. ResslerYoung Lawyers Division, April 2012Having practiced with her dad for six years, the author knows the challenges and rewards that can come with working closely with a family member.
Adjusting to the practice of law: A five-year reflectionBy Ebony R. HuddlestonGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2012As a new attorney in a small firm, author Ebony Huddleston has discovered three important things for which law school could not have prepared her.
Productivity isn’t everything: Letter to the EditorBy Jewel N. KleinGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2011In the December issue of this newsletter, Editor John T. Phipps explained how technological advances can make lawyers more productive. Author Jewel Klein doesn't disagree, but does have some second thoughts.
Searching for the Holy Grail (a.k.a., the Work-Life Balance)By Douglas F. McMeyerYoung Lawyers Division, April 2011The successful balance between career and personal life is something every attorney strives to find. This article provides tips and suggestions to help lawyers in their search.
