Life & Law: Anti-Hustle Lawyer Podcast for Success On Your Terms #209: Beyond Work-Life Balance (Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership with Emily Logan Stedman)
Oct 7, 2025
Join commercial litigator Emily Logan Stedman, a Big Law partner advocating for attorney well-being. She shares insights on mental health, the journey to partnership, and the importance of sustainable practices in law. Emily discusses the pandemic's impact on career choices and the pros and cons of remote work. Learn how to navigate billable hours and the art of managing people effectively. She emphasizes the value of peer support and the significance of embracing growth opportunities while maintaining mental health.
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Start LinkedIn Stepwise
- Build your LinkedIn presence stepwise: start by updating your profile and commenting on others' posts.
- Use LinkedIn to share your wellbeing work and connect with peers before posting frequently.
Pandemic Career Pivot
- Emily moved firms during the pandemic and used LinkedIn to navigate isolation and career uncertainty.
- She connected online while deciding whether to stay in big law or change paths.
Hybrid Requires Intention
- Remote work offers flexibility but increases isolation and demands more intentional relationship-building.
- Emily models hybrid schedules to balance presence and autonomy for her team.