Well-Being

Scale LLP
In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession?

Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice.

Scale LLP - September 25, 2024
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Lawyer Loneliness: You’re Not Alone in Feeling Alone

What is it about the practice of law that invites loneliness more than other professions? While I am sure there are many additional factors, below are some of the common sources of loneliness that I regularly see in lawyers.

Shawn Healy - September 24, 2024
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Everyday Carry Essentials for Busy Attorneys

The gotta-have list for everyday carry includes a great bag, a great notebook, a great charger — and a surprise item that is absolutely essential.

Bull Garlington - September 20, 2024
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Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress

Jamie Spannhake | These stress-busting apps make it easy to add meditation and mindfulness practice to your busy day.

Jamie Spannhake - September 20, 2024
seasons of a legal career
Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Susan Cohodes - September 17, 2024
attorney work-life balance
Achieving Attorney Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible for Today’s Attorney?

Recent studies highlight the difficulty of achieving attorney work-life balance — a truth we all know. The studies also make clear that some kind of sustainable balance for lawyers is necessary, and more lawyers believe that now more than ever. ...

Jamie Spannhake - September 16, 2024
lawyers with ADD
Lawyers With Attention Deficit Disorder: A Problem or an Advantage?

Lawyers with attention deficit order may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination, and deadlines due to the unique functioning of the ADD/ADHD brain. Here are a few tactics for dealing with common challenges. In my work as a ...

Shawn Healy - September 10, 2024
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Wise Lawyers Don’t Eat Junk

Stop! Put down that maple-drizzled oat-pecan scone and back away, slowly. Now think: Are those 440 empty calories worth of sugar, fat and carbs truly the best way for a lawyer to refuel in the afternoon? While you chew on that, consider what Jen ...

Jennifer Sacheck - September 1, 2024
how to set healthy boundaries as a lawyer
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home

Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career.

Jamie Spannhake - August 23, 2024
attorney burnout
Five Ways to Reduce Lawyer Burnout and Improve Employee Retention

Attorney burnout happens when you have no breaks, no delegation, no balance and no support. Learn to mitigate burnout with Jamie Spannakhe.

Jamie Spannhake - August 18, 2024
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