Your Turn: Is work-life balance a myth?

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13 years ago

ABA President Laurel Bellows says “Talking about work-life balance is fraud.” Does she have it right?

American Bar Association president and 35-year litigation veteran Laurel Bellows was interviewed recently by Chicago Grid. In the interview, Bellows talks about finding clients in unlikely places (like the women’s restroom), but she focuses on work-life balance. Her take? “Talking about work-life balance is fraud.”

You can watch the interview with Bellows on Chicago Grid. Bellows’ take on work-life balance, and re-entering the profession after time off, has created some buzz in the legal world.

What do you think? Is Bellows right? Are things different for the newest generation of lawyers?

About the Author

Julia Nardelli Gross. Julia is the Bar’s Online Communications Specialist. She manages the Bar’s social media presence and website, and works on other member communications.

Originally from Massachusetts, Julia moved to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law. Outside of the office, Julia spends her time cooking, concocting natural cleaning supplies and beauty products, and travelling with her husband and daughter.

Contact Julia at juliang@wsba.org or 206.733.5951.

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