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1080 ABA Journal Lawyer Wellness articles.

Real Lawyers, Real Solutions

How to slay student debt, protect your practice and retire in style–our experts help three lawyers finesse their finances.

Apr 1, 2007 12:24 PM CDT

Classroom Counselor

Founder of high school legal clinic empowers students facing tough issues

Apr 1, 2007 11:40 AM CDT

Expansion Plans

This D.C. solo’s awash in work, but can she afford to hire an associate?

Feb 21, 2007 10:11 AM CST

The Ultimate Time-Money Trade-off

Associates tell us they’d take a pay cut to work less. Smart deal or impossible dream?

Feb 21, 2007 8:41 AM CST

Living Large at a Smaller Size

Top-tier law grads and big-firm hot shots take their smarts to smaller practices

Jan 5, 2007 12:56 AM CST

A Lucky Break

Julie Ruder left a big firm and never looked back

Jan 4, 2007 11:41 PM CST

Time Travel

A Busy Lawyer Learns Last-Minute Vacations Can Still Combine Adventure and Value

Nov 24, 2006 12:35 PM CST

Compassionate Checklist

Once the decision to represent a client has been made, remaining mindful of opportunities as the relationship–un­folds can lead to real fulfillment on the creative, ethical/moral and human levels. Consider just a few of the junctures at which opportu­nities exist to enhance the interaction for you and for your client.

Nov 24, 2006 12:30 PM CST

Scuttlebutt Central

Legal Gossip Blogs Appeal to a Nation of Associates Hungry for the Local Scoop

Nov 24, 2006 11:37 AM CST

Service Is our Theme

Lawyers Have Insights for At-Risk Youth; Bar Retirees Have Talent, Vitality to Spare

Sep 24, 2006 10:21 AM CDT

When Two Become One

Newly Married Associate Hopes to Build a Future That’s Richer Rather Than Poorer

Sep 24, 2006 8:58 AM CDT

Whence the wind?

Pronunciation: ‘dol-drmz.’ etymology: probably akin to Old English. 1. A spell of listlessness or despondency. 2. A part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms, squalls and light, shifting winds. 3. A state or period of inactivity, stagnation or slump.

Sep 24, 2006 8:52 AM CDT

Stressing Yourself Sick

The japanese have a word for sudden death from overwork: karoshi.

Sep 24, 2006 8:06 AM CDT

Worthy Causes

Philanthropic Involvement Can Result in Big Boosts to Budding Careers

Sep 24, 2006 7:27 AM CDT

Early Exits

Women of Color at Large Law Firms Tell ABA Researchers They Are Being Overlooked and Undervalued—Maybe That’s Why They Are Leaving in Droves

Aug 6, 2006 4:42 PM CDT

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