Work-Life Balance With Legal Careers in the 21st Century BY Regina A. DeMeo, Esq. 4550 Montgomery Ave SUITE 760N Bethesda, MD 20814

Areas of Life Work Finances Family Friends Significant other Health Appearance spirituality

TIPS FOR FINDING BALANCE Maintain BOUndaries Time management Prioritize Be mindful- stay present

Exploring Options is Key Private sector? Non-profit? Academic role? Government?

Business of Law Marketing Networking Billing & collecting live by the “eat what you kill” motto How self sufficient are you? Are you resourceful? Can you manage anxiety/uncertainty? Are you adaptable to change?

Major Changes in the Profession Court forms available on internet Self help centers at courthouse Legal zoom, rocket lawyer Expectation of free consults & flat fees Insurance plans/prepaid legal benefits SEO & Google ads No firm loyalty/secure partnerships Rise of contract attorneys Too many lawyers, not enough jobs

Continual SWOT Analysis Traditional models are dying out-> Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities threats

Look at Stats 15% of women make equity partner (NAWL), Less than 4% of minority women (ABA); 40% women will suffer from depression (ABA); 1/5 attorneys have issues with alcohol OVER 40% will leave private sector (ABA).

Pave Your Own Path Build a network thru: Bar associations Alumni associations Social media Define success for yourself.