Resources
Judicial Balance: Lessons for Law and Life
by Judicial Conference of Indiana

IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE:

The Legacy of Work-Life Balance
There is a widespread sense that the demands of a legal career outstrip the benefits conferred. Is this a work-life balance issue, or are other challenges brewing? Jordan Furlong discusses what’s really going on in the legal profession. Please see, “The Legacy of Work-Life Balance,” by Jordan Furlong, Law21.ca: Dispatches from a Legal Profession on the Brink. June 2009.

Giving Back Big Time
Certain individuals are truly inspiring. A pioneer in the international rule of law movement, Federal Judge J. Clifford Wallace travels the world advising judiciaries on everything from creating mediation programs to combating corruption. Talk about giving back in a big way. Please see, “The Missionary,” by Amelia Hansen, The California Lawyer, August 2009.

Mastering Stress
Stress is part of life. Managed poorly, it erodes us from every angle. Managed well, it is a source of energy, creativity, and self-confidence. Psychologist Maynard Brusman suggests ways to make stress work for you. Please see, “How To Master Stress,” by Maynard Brusman, The Complete Lawyer, May 2008.

A Silver Lining?
The knee-jerk reaction to a diagnosis of depression is to make it go away – the sooner, the better. But what can we learn from depression? Are its symptoms rich with valuable information to help us lead a better life? Please see, “The Value of Depression,” by Al Galves, PhD. Lawyerswithdepression.com.

Got Bias?
Judges have a profound affect on others’ lives. Yet, implicit bias – a positive or negative preference for a social group based on stereotypes and attitudes – operates outside our awareness and influences most decisions. So how do we ensure fair treatment for all? Please see, “Got Bias?” by Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D., NASJENews Quarterly, Summer 2009.

A Long Way to Go
It’s a good question: how far have women come in the workplace, legally and culturally – not in theory, but in reality? Although the law places individuals over stereotypes, it seems as though workplace culture has yet to catch up. There’s still a long way to go. Please see, “Have You Really Come A Long Way, Baby?” by Michael P. Maslanka, Texas Lawyer, August 2009 on ExecutiveLegalAdviser.com.