For many lawyers, work-life balance is an elusive ideal. You’re always going to have something else you can do on your to do list, law firm partner Andy Kaplan says, but it’s also important to leave work at work. Check out this video to...

Today my guest Kimberly Strong contributes to the debate about whether women – or men – can “have it all.” If you’re feeling overwhelmed by pressures to choose between work, family, and hobbies, you’ll appreciate Kimberly’s pep talk. You can also check out other...

It’s hard to say no to a demanding boss or law firm partner, but there is a way to set work boundaries without just saying no. In this video, my guest Heather Weigler gives advice on how to abide by the boundaries you set...

Whether you want a write a novel or play roller derby, Liz Brown says make the time for it. In this video on work-life balance, she explains why having activities outside work can be good for your career. It’s good advice whether you’re trying...

Matthew DeVries is a successful law firm partner practicing construction law (click the link to find out more about this law career path). He also has seven children! How does he do it? Watch his video to hear his advice on work-life balance:

Who doesn’t want a flexible work schedule? As a legal journalist, Jill Schachner Chanen has found what so many of us want: work-life balance. It’s great, she says, but there is a catch. Watch Jill’s video to find out what it takes to earn...

It might be tempting to simply look for a job out of law school, but Leila Kanani suggests that when you’re trying to find your career, you give some more thought to that classic interview question: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?...

Maybe you really love your job. Or perhaps you feel pressured to work every waking hour. Rich Rodriguez, who rose up the ranks in Chicago’s city government, understands how you feel. In this video on work-life balance, though, he tells his own story of...

If law firm life isn’t for you, consider freelancing. In addition to running her own IP practice, our guest Leila Kanini runs a company that places freelance lawyers with firms that need extra help on a project. Many types of lawyers can work on...

Litigator by day, Roller Derby player by night, Amy Dinn has great career and life advice for you in this extended professional development video. Playing Roller Derby is more than a hobby for Amy. She’s used her legal skills to help the sport grow...