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The Resilient Lawyer podcast is inspired by those in the legal profession living with authenticity and courage. Each week, we share tools and strategies for finding more balance, joy, and satisfaction in your professional and personal life!

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RL9: Karen Johnson-McKewan, Partner at Orrick on Why She Loves Practicing Law and Tips on Creating a Healthy Work Environment

May 1, 2015

This week I sat down to interview Karen Johnson-McKewan, a Intellectual Property partner in Orrick’s SF office.

We covered various topics including:

  • why she loves practicing law
  • creating a supportive environment for women lawyers
  • women network, creating opportunities for one another
  • advice on deciding whether to stay or leave a job
  • balancing work-life balance
  • ways law firm can support parenthood
  • role of technology in law
  • future of Biglaw

We’ll be offering workshops on how to become a better lawyer by increasing resiliency, using emotional intelligence and mindfulness in June. Itinerary includes Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA and of course, Birmingham, AL where Keith is located from June 4th – June 17th. If you’re interested in having us offer workshops at your law firm, contact us at questions@resilientlawyer.com.

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