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Work/Life Balance for Attorneys
Work/Life Balance for Attorneys is a topic often neglected by lawyers and law firms. This may be one reason that lawyer burnout is so common in the legal profession. Here are articles and tips on how attorneys can have a stable and happy personal life while still maintaining a successful law practice.
Does Your Law Firm Work Schedule Require Sleeping In Your Office?
Some law firms have gone to the extreme in denying attorneys the opportunity at work-life balance by installing tiny bedrooms in their office buildings, where the attorneys are permitted to take naps in order to work all night for multiple consecutive days in the office. Learn more about the dangers of this lifestyle in this blog post.
Should You Jailbreak Your Law Practice? Blog post on quality of life issues.
Is it time to jailbreak your law practice? Can you turn your legal career into the fulfilling life you really want to lead? Read my blog post on this subject and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Alternative Work Arrangements: Reexamining the Optimum Fit - by Wendy Werner
Are you interested in practicing law part-time, on a flex time schedule, or in some other alternative law practice arrangement? Read this article by Wendy Werner in the ABA Law Practice Magazine for some guidance on how to make that transition.
Practicing Law Remotely - Blog Post on Telecommuting and Practicing Law Remotely
While some lawyers thrive on the law firm atmosphere, most attorneys love the idea of being able to practice law remotely. Even though most are not ready to convert to a virtual law office (VLO), some lawyers have found creative ways to operate their law practices without actually being in a traditional law office or law firm.
Seeking Serenity: When Lawyers Go Zen by Amanda Enayati on CNN Health
Should lawyers practice meditation? Read this interesting article about lawyers and judges (including Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer) who do.
Business Suits vs Flip Flops - Should Lawyers Stop Dressing Up at the Office?
While some law firm cultures require attorneys to always dress at their professional best, some firms are encouraging the casual style to the point of even encouraging flip-flops in the office. Read this blog post to find out why.
