By Randall Christison Talking to a lawyer-friend recently, one in practice for many years, I asked how he was. “Working harder; enjoying it less.” Far from flippant, he was deadly serious. Everything in his...
By Lori Pope Congratulations, you have picked a career where feeling stressed is the baseline on any given day. This stress does not just affect our physical and mental health, but our ability to...
By Marta Manus Purposeful engagement is directly linked to a person’s overall well-being and quality of life. At the Yale School of Management, every MBA student takes a class on purpose at work. Unfortunately,...
By Joan R. M. Bullock In the March/April issue I wrote the article, “Today’s Lawyer,” focusing on the solo and small firm practitioner. I noted how the DIY economy, fueled by commoditization of legal...
By Ray Estolano I always used to argue, in true defense attorney fashion, that I was a healthy fat man. Yes, my weight had ballooned up to 360 pounds since college. But, it was...
By Rick Waite Two double vodkas on the rocks every night before dinner. To relax after a hard day at the office, I told myself. And then perhaps a glass of red wine with...
By Christine Pangan, featuring Agustin Peña and Michelle Ryle. When working with clients/victims in traumatic situations, how do you prevent yourself from experiencing secondary trauma? Michelle Ryle works in the City Attorney’s Domestic Violence...
This infographic was originally published in the July/August 2018 issue of San Diego Lawyer.
We asked a few SDCBA members how and why they make wellness a priority. Here’s what they said: Susan Hack, Runner, Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP My dad died of a massive heart attack two...
By Aleida Wahn With a hard right hook, a punishing bike ride, the playing of a treasured musical instrument or the exhilaration of the open ocean, stress is magically banished. Hardworking attorneys reveal their...