Work-Life Balance – Advice from the Trenches, Part 2

by: Kelley Johnson, Attorney
I recently shared with you a few of my thoughts about how to navigate a career while also being a wife and mother. The advice I shared has a lot to do with my own experience but was also gleaned from others who have walked the same path. Whether you are married, have children, or other commitments, finding a balance between doing good work and having a fulfilling personal life can certainly be challenging at times. Here are some additional thoughts to help you strike the balance between the life you want to lead and the work you want to produce.

Work-Life Balance – Advice from the Trenches, Part 1

by: Kelley Johnson, Attorney
I am a wife, mom and busy litigation attorney in private practice. Since I was a little girl, I always thought I would be a working mom. Even in law school, I never gave it a second thought and had my first child my last semester of law school. In fact, I think many of my classmates thought that being a working mom would just be the norm. Now, eight years later, I realize it is not the norm, and I know why. It is tough. But I wouldn’t change a thing. I am a better mom because I work. I am a better attorney because I am mom. In my life, I can’t imagine one without the other. So how do I make it work? Honestly, I don’t know, but I do pay attention when any mom (working or not) gives me advice. I have been blessed to be the recipient of many good words of advice from some really great moms. It’s only fair that I pass some of that great advice on to you.

Making Sense Out of Marketing Plans for Lawyers

by: Jeff S. Gibson , Attorney
It’s easy for a young lawyer to feel overwhelmed in the first few years practicing law. From writing briefs and filing motions to reviewing documents and preparing for trial, there is very little time left for much else. However, it’s important for a young lawyer to think about and plan time for business development, especially if they would like to become a partner some day.