This is off the ordinary topic, but today cannot be overlooked. As readers likely know, women voted today in Kuwait’s elections for the first time in a national poll. Without delving into the politics (or the socio-religious implications of the politics, or any combination thereof), this is a red-letter day for women in Kuwait and [...]
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the “soft” skills on which law firms can profitably offer training to summer associates. Networking was on that list, and it’s probably my top pick for the hands-down most important soft skill. I received a number of questions about what I mean by teaching networking. So, here’s [...]
Apparently I’m not the only one who found the comments to the WSJ Law School: Does It “Keep Your Options Open”? blog post notable. The WSJ law blog has posted a response from Professor Stracher himself, in which he provides the admirable advice:
But if your only reason for going to law school is because you want [...]
Lawyers who regret attending law school are green with envy of those who made other decisions, while some aspiring law students are green in their naive approach to what it means to be a law school graduate. The grass is greener on the other side… And let’s not forget the green cash that magically appears (or is [...]
This post is primarily directed toward those of you who have been in practice for 3-5 years, though the general ideas may be useful for a broader spectrum.
So, it's summer, and you've decided that it's time for you to move on from your current position. Popular wisdom suggests that summer is not a good time [...]
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Work/Life Balance Integration
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Whose Ruler Measures Your Life?
Through a variety of avenues, perhaps including previous posts on this blog, you have been exposed to new perspectives and new ideas about work/life balance.
Now what?
Join Julie Fleming Brown, founder of Life at the Bar Coaching, for a one-hour complimentary teleclass on how to incorporate your [...]
We cannot solve problems with the same level of consciousness that created them.
— Albert Einstein
This is one of my favorite quotes. It is, at least for me, a truism that I must change my perspective, my way of thinking, my approach to a problem before I can possibly solve the problem. Another great quote [...]
A lawyer dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter isn’t really sure what to do with the guy because they never get lawyers in heaven. So he makes a deal with him that they’ll let him spend a week in hell and then one in heaven and then decide where he’d like to spend eternity.
So, [...]
Generally, when anyone discusses work/life balance in the context of lawyering, the assumption is that the focus is on the “life” part of the balance, because the “work” part comes with the turf. That’s usually quite true. But today, I’d like to examine the “work” part of the equation.
“[The law] is a jealous mistress, and [...]
For those who may be interested: the ABA is hosting a 90-minute teleconference on June 15 on work/life balance. More information is available here.
June 29, 2006 
