Life and the Law Committee

We have all chosen to become members of this vibrant profession. Through a series of brown bags, we will explore the wealth of choices we have as lawyers: career and life choices, benefits, means available to us as individuals and as a profession to address the challenges, embrace the possibilities, and thrive in the profession. CLEs presented on the first Wednesday of each month 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the MSBA Office; CLE credit requested in MN & WI.

Living Billable Lives
From The Hennepin Lawyer, February 24, 2005, Dennis Coyne

Upcoming CLEs sponsored by Minnesota Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Judith Rush reviews Transforming Practices: Finding Joy and Satisfaction in the Legal Life, by Steven Keeva. View summaries of this and other titles on Bibliography page.

Purpose

To stimulate discussion and provide resources to the legal community regarding career satisfaction, mental and chemical health, balance, and other quality of life issues.

Goals

Address and achieve recognition for the importance of quality of life issues within our legal community, enhance and broaden Web presence; educate the legal community regarding mental and chemical health issues and promote Minnesota's Lawyer Assistance Program; and continue career and professional development education. For an example of the Committee's work, join our on-line discussion group where we discuss these and other issues. [To subscribe, send a plain-text e-mail to lyris@lists.statebar.gen.mn.us, containing two words right at the beginning of the body: subscribe lifeandthelaw -- nothing else]. For another see our bibliography of resources related to life and the law. Past issues of our newsletters including supplemental materials are also available. The Committee will again sponsor a bike ride at the MSBA Convention.

Chairpersons
Timothy Gephart
Erin Keyes

Current Directory Listings

The Life and the Law Committee works closely with the Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers organization in Minnesota. LCL serves as a resource for members of the legal profession and their families. It assists with problems of chemical dependency and related issues. If you have a concern about these matters you can receive free, confidential assistance by contacting LCL at 651-646-5590.

Career Planning Resource Guide

- Last Updated 9/13/07-