Her story
Subtitle: lessons in success from lawyers who live it
By: Teresa Marie Beck, Jacqueline Mecchella Bushwack, Shayna Michele Steinfeld, editors
Contributors: American Bar Association. Section of Litigation
Publisher: American Bar Association
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Chicago, Illinois
Language: eng
Number of pages: 311
ISBN-13: 9781634257589; 9781634257596
Subjects: Women lawyers; Biography
Description: “Her Story: Lessons in Success from Lawyers Who Live It is a collection of essays by and about lawyers overcoming obstacles, reaching goals, and leading lives that are full to the brim and rich with challenges, successes, and opportunities. These are stories of hope and lessons learned; stories with advice and unique perspectives. The stories are of and by lawyers who enjoy their careers, whose eyes light up when they talk about the joy of the practice of law and the joy of their personal lives, and who understand that telling their story is important to encourage both their colleagues and those lawyers who are newer to the profession to hang in there and make their lives work for them. Her Story will make you learn, laugh, cry, and be inspired.” -- Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Career management matters : the case for fostering work-life balance among employees; title: Preparing for the long road ahead : redefining balancing versus managing and developing a plan for success; title: Gaining momentum : particular strategies for success; title: Being "it all" : keeping values straight and valuing your strengths; title: Building endurance : life lessons and big picture strategies for achieving long-term success; title: Maintaining perspective : the importance of aligning personal goals with professional aspirations; title: Getting back up : managing crises along the journey; title: Going the distance : maintaining perspective throughout the journey.