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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. 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

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

8. 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).

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