Recently, I was reading an article in the Washington Post entitled America is obsessed with the virtue of work. What about the virtue of rest?. In her article, Elizabeth Bruenig argues that American culture celebrates the dignity of work to such an extent that the benefits of and need for rest are denigrated or ignored. […]
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By Jeff Schoenberger Two things often in short supply for lawyers are time and money. Harried schedules chase away things lacking immediacy. One thing I sacrificed was pleasure reading. Between family, work, and other commitments, sitting down to read a book was a lost joy. Thankfully, within the last several years, books have adapted themselves […]
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By Jessica Warren and Zach Warren We all know that the practice of law can exact a toll in terms of stress, anxiety and overall quality of life. For decades, these challenges were considered occupational hazards — side effects of committing to such a career. More recently, however, there has been a growing chorus within […]
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If you wake up in the morning feeling stress, anxiety, or gloom about what the day has in store for you, you might be experiencing burnout. People can feel burnout in just about any aspect of their life. It’s possible to experience personal burnout, emotional burnout, or physical burnout. When it’s related to your job, […]
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Would you describe your office as cluttered or disorganized? Does it look like a jumbled mess? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, your office might need a serious overhaul. You may have a pretty good idea about where most of all of the important pieces of paper are located in your messy […]
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In this interactive workshop, private practice lawyers will envision and begin formulating a strategic plan to achieve a balanced legal career. Recognizing that everyone has a different definition of what a balanced legal career is, Kirby Gamblin Joseph, Managing Partner, Joseph Law Firm and President of Strategy4Success, will guide participants through a structured process that […]
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When you were a child, did you ever argue with your parents or siblings? Did you protest doing things that you did not want to do? Were you loud and demanding – and never accepted “no” for an answer? In response to your childhood personality, did your parents ever say, “Wow! You are going to […]
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Simply put, there are only 24 hours in a day. To some solo attorneys, this is hardly enough time to get everything done. With only a limited amount of time each day to work, eat, and sleep, how do solo attorneys find time to relax or spend time with their family? Owning, managing, and running […]
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Owning and managing a solo law practice can be a great professional undertaking. As the owner of a solo law firm, you can be considered a small business owner and an entrepreneur. Being the owner of your own firm means that you are your own boss. You have the freedom to make your own schedule, […]
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By Guest Blogger: Steve Sieberson Editor’s Note: In our previous issue the author introduced Part 1 by noting the similarities between mountain climbing and practicing law, and how lessons learned in alpine recreation can apply as well to lawyers. The topics were (1) Plan for Your Success, (2) Equip Yourself for the Task Ahead, and (3) […]
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