The Happy Lawyer Mom Podcast
Charise Naifeh
Recent Episodes
The legal profession demands a lot of lawyers. But what happens when you're spread so thin that you make a mistake?
It's not an exaggeration to say that your entire career and future could be affected.
In my latest podcast episode, I talk with Hilary Gerzhoy, Vice Chair of HWG's Legal Ethics and Malpractice Group, about the direct connection between overwork and bar disciplinary proceedings.
We explore topics including:
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How bar disciplinary proceedings arise for good lawyers who are overstretched;
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What lawyers who have gone through bar disciplinary proceedings say they would have done differently regarding setting boundaries when overstretched at work;
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Who bears the risk of being overstretched;
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The most important thing that lawyers can do to avoid working past their limit;
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The warning signs and signals that often precede making mistakes;
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What NOT to do when you're overworked;
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How family commitments can particularly make lawyers vulnerable to being overstretched; and
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How to prioritize your to-do list to avoid making a career-altering or career-ending mistake.
If you're a practicing lawyer, you're going to want to hear this episode! Full show notes are available here: https://happylawmom.com/perilous-pursuit/
Are you anxious while lawyering? Whether you're a first-year associate or a senior attorney, anxious lawyering might be making your professional life much harder than needed. Unfortunately, it's the default mode for many lawyers and a major contributing factor to unhappiness and burnout in the legal profession.
In this episode, we'll look at what anxious lawyering looks like and the effects it can have on your practice. Then, I'll share the four most common causes of anxious lawyering in Lawyer Moms, and - most importantly - how to fix it! For a full transcript and show notes, go to: https://happylawmom.com/anxious-lawyering/