State Bar of Wisconsin's video: Episode 3 Part 1 : What Does Work-Life Balance for Young Lawyers Look Like

What does work-life balance for young lawyers even mean? In this episode, the first in a two-parter on lawyer well-being and work-life balance, four attorneys with different perspectives discuss how work-life balance means different things to different people, depending on your situation. Emil Ovbiagele (co-host), a small firm owner in Milwaukee, and Kristen Hardy (co-host), an in-house counsel at a large company, lead the discussion with mid-sized firm partner Ryan Woody and Emily Stedman, senior associate at a large law firm. Topics discussed ___________________ 0:00 Introductions 7:38 What does work-life balance mean to you? Has the meaning changed? 11:10 Can work and life really be separate? The problem with this conversation. 14:02 Why has this topic become so important? What are we striving for? 15:18 Generational differences and a shift in expectations 21:50 Understanding different perspectives, defining terms and concepts 27:19 Flexibility and choice: Challenges and opportunities 35:11 Common misconceptions 41:47 What are the stressors for younger lawyers? Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation! WisLAP Can Help The Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) offers confidential assistance to lawyers, judges, law students, and their families who are suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse, anxiety, and other issues that affect their well-being and law practice. WisLAP helpline: (800) 543-2625 https://www.wisbar.org/forMembers/WisLAP/Pages/Lawyer-Assistance-Program.aspx National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/