There's a widely held belief among female attorneys that to succeed professionally they must become a partner in a law firm or a general counsel at a large company. But why? Many female attorneys will have as much (if not more) happiness and success with a less traditional job: one that's less stressful, allows for more time to spend with their families, or provides more opportunities to work on meaningful projects. Lifestyle Lawyer addresses the special challenges and opportunities female attorneys face in this new legal environment, both at work and in their personal lives. Section 1 of the book guides the transformation process so you can: Identify where you are in your lawyer path Discover how technology can help you transform your career Learn to shape your own path--one that matches your personal goals Establish what's important to you-your values, your vision at work and at home Uncover ways to distinguish yourself from your peers Leverage networking to establish yourself as an expert Section 2 looks at six different career paths for attorneys: The law firm path The corporate path The solo-practitioner & legal consultant path The alternative legal services provider path The eDiscovery path The cybersecurity & privacy path My hope is this book will help women lawyers find a voice, find a position within the new legal market, and find the courage and knowledge to use their law degree and stay in the practice of law.

"It's no secret that individual lawyers are under siege in a profession with a high incidence of stress, divorce, substance abuse, and suicide. In this groundbreaking multi-dimensional collection, you can find tools and information that enable you to have both a successful career and a happy, satisfied life. These tools will teach you how to harness the transformative power of being more relational and less transactional. The earmark of happy lawyers is the development of emotional intelligence, resilience, and mindfulness practice. The book provides the keys to the kingdom, what is essential to thrive in the competitive environment of lawyering. The material comes from recognized experts who provide step-by-step behavioral guidance of what you need to do. The material is easily accessible. Each chapter has a summary and conclusion. Follow the wisdom and it's guaranteed to change your life and career."--

Who can forget the terror of a new job? Entering an unfamiliar world, with unknown expectations, is a nerve-wracking experience. In law, the new attorney is tackling not only a new job but also a very new, very different, and exceptionally stress-filled professional life...and mountains of student debt. Each year, tens of thousands of new law graduates enter an already saturated job market...yet many are ill-prepared for survival in an ever more unforgiving, fast-paced profession. As law students, you're offered a wide array of guidebooks to succeed in law school, to excel in law exams, and to pass the bar exam. Upon entering the real world of law, however, you're are pushed back into a dark, dangerous jungle. The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book will be your guide to help you find your way to safety and career success.

The Lawyer's Guide to Balancing Life and Work, Second Edition is about how the law fits inside you, not how you fit inside the law. Making space for creativity and passion within your current workplace and at home can yield enormous emotional rewards. In the end, this book will support you whether you stay in the law, shift your law practice, or move on to other work. This book is the tool you need to make healthy decisions and welcome the passion back into your life!

This book explores the shocking realities of practicing law and the lack of preparation often provided in law schools. Providing practical tips through a poignant exploration of the realities of women in the legal industry coupled with the author's personal experiences with abuse and career dumpster fires, this book is a must read for any professional woman. As an attorney, this book chronicles my journey through abuse and toxic relationships (personal and professional), drawing parallels between how we show up in our personal lives as well as our professional lives and the impact it has on our success in all aspects of life. This book explores the challenging world of practicing law, while providing practical and actionable tips I've gleaned from years of coaching hundreds of lawyers all over the world. This book will help attorneys better understand the challenges of practicing law while reconnecting with their value and gaining clarity around their future. The Lawyer Life Survival Guide explores three essential parts of a legal career: Your Practice, Your Value, and Your Purpose, tackling the most critical challenges we face as attorneys. We start off by exploring the demands of practicing law in general and why we often succumb to overwhelm or give away our power in lieu of asking for help and letting in meaningful support. We then take a deep dive into why we struggle in law and how impostor syndrome, people pleasing, and perfectionism are signs of a more significant problem. Last, we consider how to craft a future that resonates with your goals and intentions, what to do when you're ready to quit and why it's so hard to create a different future. Each section is packed with simple truths and actionable takeaways to help you transform not only your career but your life.

Transitioning from law school to law practice can be the most daunting thing you do in your professional career. The Six-Minute Marathon is your survival guide to thriving in BigLaw practice. Andrew Hartman advises the up-and-coming generation of attorneys with humor and practicality. Stories of failed associates and redeeming moments from his twenty-plus years of practice will enlighten you as you venture into the world of law and learn to record your marathon of success in six-minute increments. As a bonus, Caren Ulrich Stacy provides insights from her own nearly twenty year career in professional development. From the initial interview to dressing to impress to networking your way to the top, The Six-Minute Marathon will guide you around the pitfalls that ensnare so many of your unwary colleagues and lead you toward your BigLaw dreams.Reviews"All survival handbooks0́4 lawyers, doctors, architects 0́4 tell newly minted professionals how to succeed as a grown-up. You could learn by trial and error and live with the inevitable injuries or you can read Andrew Hartman's fine Handbook and thrive without having a single permanent scar. The choice is yours."-James B. Zagel, United States District Judge, author ofMoney to Burn"Andy's handbook is an absolute must-read for any law student seeking to make a smooth and successful transition to law firm practice. He has been in the trenches and succeeded at prestigious firms and candidly shares his invaluable experiences for the benefit of junior attorneys everywhere."-Brian P. Kerwin, Corporate Partner, Duane Morris LLP