Show Notes
In the newest episode of Bar Break, we sit down with law firm partner Garrett Couts, partner at Brady & Hamilton LLP, and Jasmin Dodson, founding partner of the Dodson Legal Group, to talk about finding balance in a 24/7 world. They share their wellness practices, what it looks like to set – and actually enforce – boundaries, reflect on why taking time off matters, and discuss practical ways to protect downtime when clients expect instant replies. They also dig into finding your law firm ...
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