The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing Emily Logan Stedman

Struggling to keep afloat in the sea of billable hours and case files? Take heart, as I, Emily Logan Stedman, guide you through the storm, equipping you with the tools to navigate the demands of big law without sacrificing your sanity. Join us on a journey to mastering your caseload with a personal touch, ensuring you remain the captain of your ship regardless of how tumultuous the legal waters become. From crafting your very own running case chart to embracing the fluidity of your growing ca...

Embark on a journey with me, Emily Logan Steadman, as we navigate the tumultuous waters of attorney mental health and the unyielding demands of big law on the Grace Period podcast. I open up about the transformative power of daily rituals and how they can serve as a lifeline for legal professionals struggling to maintain a sense of control. Discover the opening and closing rituals and learn how these can sharpen your focus.I delve into the art of unwinding with purpose, sealing the day with p...

Join me, Emily Logan Stedman, aboard the Grace Period, as I unveil the ins and outs of mastering the elusive billable hour in big law. Discover how to transform this daunting measure into an ally for your career advancement. We'll tackle the conundrum of balancing billable tasks with investment hours—those non-billable yet career-critical activities like pro bono work and networking. Delve into my personal playbook of strategies, where I break down overwhelming yearly benchmarks into bite-siz...

Strap yourselves in, legal eagles, as we navigate the complexities of the billable hour and its ramifications on our well-being. By examining the merits and drawbacks of this ubiquitous law firm staple, we illuminate the ways in which tracking every six-minute increment can both preserve cost transparency and, paradoxically, encourage inefficiencies and work-life imbalance. Prepare to dissect alternative fee arrangements that hint at a future where the legal field does more than just count mi...

One of my longtime goals has been to pull back the veil on big law. In order to do that, we must define what big law is. As we navigate the pressures and prestige of the legal world's elite firms, I will offer a candid look at what it means to maintain your mental health and well-being in a realm where billable hours reign supreme. This conversation is an invitation to explore the often unspoken challenges that accompany a career in high-stakes law and to embrace the possibility of balance an...

From the crucible of big law's relentless demands, I've emerged not just with strategies for survival, but with insights on how to thrive. My name is Emily Logan Stedman, and as I share my personal journey from academia to partner at an AmLaw 100 firm, I offer you a lifeline to balance and well-being in the legal profession. This podcast is our sanctuary, a place to explore candid discussions on mental health, work-life equilibrium, and the tactics that have helped redefine my approach to a d...