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A lack of mentorship is a common theme I’ve observed among the lawyers I’m in conversation with. Both junior and senior lawyers face the challenge of finding a mentor who supports, inspires, and connects with them on a deep level, and there are a number of reasons why cultivating a mentorship relationship can feel difficult. […]

If you’re a lawyer in legal practice, chances are your day-to-day experience is filled with uncertainty. I’ve had many lawyers, from junior to senior, confide in me that they feel a lack of confidence over some aspect of their practice due to the uncertain nature of their work, so if this resonates, you are most […]

What makes time management so challenging for lawyers?   If you find yourself sacrificing time with friends and family, unable to practice adequate self-care, or unable to prioritize the things you care about outside of work, you’re most definitely not alone. While the practice of law presents a few unique challenges that make managing your […]

Have you ever imagined what a perfect workweek would look like for you? Do you have a plan for more balance in your life but struggle to stick to your schedule? Why is your ideal week currently just an aspiration, and how can you bring it to fruition?   You ultimately want to feel calm […]

Do you ever wish you could clone yourself and have multiple versions of you who can execute the functions you undertake?   Whether in your professional or personal life, delegation might bring up a number of challenges and cause you some level of frustration. If all you want is someone to whom you can delegate […]

Joining a firm as a new lawyer or a junior lawyer can be incredibly intimidating. There is the legal aspect, where you may be inexperienced in the tasks the firm needs you to do. Then there is the aspect of working in a professional environment which you may never have experienced before. Developing your skills […]

Over the last six years of my coaching practice, I’ve witnessed many lawyers just like you who are experiencing a feeling of stagnation or plateau in their careers. They question why they’re stuck when it seems like everyone else around them is happy in their practice. If you’re experiencing an internal nudge that something needs […]

How do you currently record your billable hours, and how does your process make you feel?   The lawyers I work with often commit to a solid docketing practice at the beginning of the year, only to find themselves slipping and playing catch-up by this point in January. They tell me that recording their timesheets […]

Boundaries tend to be a novel issue for many lawyers practicing in today’s world. In a profession mired in a culture of achievement and excellence, you’re not alone if the notion of setting and upholding boundaries feels scary, but the truth is it’s more important than you might think.   Bena Stock is a litigator-turned-counselor […]

One of my favorite New Year’s traditions is to set a word of the year, a practice I’ve maintained every year since becoming a coach. This process revolves around casting a vision for the energy, decisions, and goals you’ll pursue throughout the year, serving as an incredibly helpful guide and anchor.   The word-of-the-year process […]