Work-Life Balance

To maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent, legal employers must cultivate a work environment that encourages all lawyers to maintain rewarding professional and personal lives, without sacrificing client service.

We have a breadth of experience in the design, implementation, and review of talent development systems in law firms allowing us to assist firms in developing practical and integrated approaches to work-life balance. 

Specific services include the following:

Strategic Consulting

• Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and programs designed to support flexibility and maximize lawyer availability and productivity
• Assisting in the development of a wide variety of scheduling options consistent with the demands of the profession and client needs
• Assisting in developing assessment tools to measure progress and effectiveness
• Assessing current lawyer experiences through focus groups, written surveys, or individual interviews
• Developing tailored best practices to guide lawyers, their supervisors, and department heads for achieving, maintaining, and/or promoting work-life balance

• Taking control of your career
• Managing stress effectively

Coaching:

• Time management
• Managing the transition back to work at firms after maternity, paternity, extended family leave, or medical leave
• Creating and maintaining flexible schedules while maximizing partnership prospects
• Dealing with stress