Well-Being

A cat holding a traditional bar exam blue book and pen and a laptop with no internet.
NextGen Bar Exam Tech Snafu: Revenge of the Blue Book?

The NextGen Bar Exam tech snafus in Washington left hundreds of future lawyers stranded. Read why one self-described "cranky, old-school lawyer" believes the classic blue book still reigns supreme.

Susan Cohodes - October 2, 2026
An overhead view of a desk with a watercolor paint set, colored pencils, scissors, and a coffee cup, representing the connection between law firm leadership and creativity.
Why Creativity Is a Leadership Skill, Not a Hobby

Karen Skinner | The mental skills a creative practice builds are the same ones that make you a better leader.

Karen Skinner - September 28, 2026
A flower growing on a rock showing the myth of resilience
The Myth of Resilience: 5 Ways Lawyers Can Sustain Themselves Professionally

Jamie Spannhake | Resilience shouldn’t mean becoming so good at absorbing stress that we stop noticing what the stress is costing us.

Jamie Spannhake - September 25, 2026
Two men running side-by-side outdoors, illustrating how physical endurance and marathon training improve trial attorney skills.
How Marathon Training Has Improved My Skills as a Trial Attorney

Preparing to run a marathon has a great deal in common with preparing for trial, says Daniel O'Toole. Here's how putting in the miles has helped the PI attorney manage the stress of work and life.

Daniel P. O’Toole - September 23, 2026
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Do You Feel Your Life Matters?

Sometimes you can't help wondering if you make a difference at all. Teddy Snyder dives into two new books that explore the human need to feel our lives matter.

Theda C. Snyder - September 3, 2026
understanding the grieving process
Grief Is Essential

Grief does not have to be scary. It is an essential part of our lives and part of the healing process. Here's Shawn Healy's advice on what to do and where to go when you, or your colleagues, are grieving.

Shawn Healy - August 28, 2026
No. 2 pencils on an orange background, fall reset for lawyers
Forget the To-Do List: Create a Fall Syllabus Instead

Jamie Spannhake | What if your fall reset didn’t need to involve another to-do list? Instead, consider creating a syllabus. Here are five "assignments" worth adding to your schedule this autumn.

Jamie Spannhake - August 21, 2026
Lawyer being creative at her desk for five minutes.
How to Restore Your Energy and Productivity, 5 Minutes at a Time

Karen Skinner | Fifteen minutes of sketching three times a week will become part of how your brain works far faster than a single ambitious Saturday spent trying to master watercolors.

Karen Skinner - August 10, 2026
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Mental Fitness for Attorneys: Strengthening Your Internal Operating System

Like physical fitness, your mental fitness can be trained, strengthening your ability to remain clear, focused and effective when the stakes are highest.

Wayne Basist - August 7, 2026
Top 5 Ways to Experience More Awe This Summer

Jamie Spannhake | This summer, make room for experiences that remind you how extraordinary the world really is. One of the most effective wellness practices is simply allowing yourself to be amazed.

Jamie Spannhake - July 17, 2026
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