Work-life balance Archives - Above the Law https://abovethelaw.com/tag/work-life-balance/ A Legal Web Site – News, Insights, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Courts Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:47:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 208237768 The Balancing Act: Life As Part Of The Sandwich Generation  https://abovethelaw.com/2024/12/the-balancing-act-life-as-part-of-the-sandwich-generation/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:47:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1078094 For those navigating similar paths, remember that proactive planning, building support networks, and being willing to adapt are essential.

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]]> 1078094 Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes https://abovethelaw.com/2024/12/happy-healthy-lawyers-better-client-outcomes/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:15:57 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1078174 In order to address what ails the legal profession, change has to come from the top and the culture has to be wholly amended.

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]]> 1078174 For This, I Am Again Grateful https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/for-this-i-am-again-grateful/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:02:27 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077716 The legal profession, in general, often rewards constant activity but is that really the best way to work? Or to live?

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]]> 1077716 Supporting New Mothers In Law School: A Call For Compassion https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/supporting-new-mothers-in-law-school-a-call-for-compassion/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:44:24 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077424 Small acts of empathy from classmates -- whether academic or emotional -- can be invaluable for new mothers in law school.

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]]> 1077424 The Last Roll: Reflecting On 4 Years Of Change https://abovethelaw.com/2024/06/the-last-roll-reflecting-on-4-years-of-change/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:17:51 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1069647 Here's to the end of an era and the beginning of new, exciting opportunities.

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]]> 1069647 Why My Spouse Joins Me On My Business Trips https://abovethelaw.com/2024/05/why-my-spouse-joins-me-on-my-business-trips/ Thu, 16 May 2024 17:18:28 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1058478 Traveling together for work as a couple comes with almost too many perks to mention.

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]]> 1058478 Building A Supportive Community  https://abovethelaw.com/2024/05/building-a-supportive-community/ Thu, 02 May 2024 16:49:39 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1055529 Empathy is at the heart of building a supportive community of like-minded colleagues.

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]]> 1055529 More Lawyers Should Take Vacations https://abovethelaw.com/2024/04/more-lawyers-should-take-vacations/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:47:07 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1053012 After experiencing the benefits of vacations, you may regret not taking them earlier in your career.

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]]> 1053012 The Evolution Of Motherhood, Law Firm Ownership, And Work-Life Balance https://abovethelaw.com/2024/03/the-evolution-of-motherhood-law-firm-ownership-and-work-life-balance/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:00:46 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1038882 Don’t be afraid to change and evolve. Our kids don’t give a second thought to their own natural evolution; you shouldn’t either.

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]]> 1038882 It Might Not Seem Like It, But Work-Life Balance Is Possible For Young Lawyers https://abovethelaw.com/2024/02/it-might-not-seem-like-it-but-work-life-balance-is-possible-for-young-lawyers/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:16:54 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1038276 The struggle of the juggle is real, but there are ways to help yourself before helping others.

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