Recap: February 2024

February 2024--well, this month flew by, especially compared to January, which I think a ton of us thought was a slog.

Before I dive into a new month, I like to take some time to reflect on what I accomplished this month:

🌟 I conducted mock interviews for Ole Miss Law students.

🌟 I played tennis, working my way up to a 45-minute private lesson with fewer and fewer breaks (and super high heart rates).

🌟 I attended the Milwaukee Bar Association's annual Judges' Night, catching up with so many friends and colleagues.

🌟 I continued working on my business, which is bringing a renewed excitement to this gig.

🌟 I hosted a group of high school students at our Milwaukee office, showing them a small taste of all the opportunities a big corporate office provides.

🌟 I spent a long weekend in Chicago with my family; seeing Chicago through the eyes of a nearly 7 year old was such a treat.

🌟 I spent eight days at my parents' house, truly cherishing that time with them.

🌟 I got to visit my summer camp for a foundation board meeting.

🌟 I landed in Houston for the rodeo.

I think it is so critical to see myself outside of the #billablehour.

My personal and professional investment time truly sustains me and keeps me going when work hours get long and heavy.

It can be easy to see yourself as just a billable vs. non-billable number.

But: those non-billable hours create a full life alongside work, and I am grateful for this habit of reflecting, which consistently reminds me of that.

#mindfullyemily #emilylitigates #biglaw #lawyerwellbeing