Are longer hours here to stay? Quality time losing out

Article Abstract:

The pressures of increased competition, the hourly billing system and of the traditionally over-achieving legal culture are prompting many attorneys to complain of a decreased quality of life. An ABA member survey conducted in 1990 showed that half of private practitioners complained of inadequate time for their families. Some firms are trying value billing rather than hourly billing, but clients are reluctant to accept alternative billing methods. Many firms acknowledge the importance of quality of life issues but maintain that their firm does not exert undue pressure on employees.

Analysis, Behavior, Quality of life, Job satisfaction

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Rapid transit: for adventure and camaraderie, just add whitewater

Article Abstract:

Whitewater rafting can be an excellent adventure for lawyers. Many rivers are available for this, including ones in Arizona, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Camaraderie can become part of the reward of the sport, as one goes with a team. The sheer abandon in nature provides immediate gratification, unlike many legal battles.

Rafting (Sports), White-water canoeing, White water paddling

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See sea rider: kayaking off the coast makes the hours glide by

Article Abstract:

Sea kayaking provides a beneficial diversion to many coastal attorneys. After spending time at their desks, attorneys put on spray skirts and relax while paddling. Many attorneys have found the diversion becomes a serious reason to travel to exotic locations for more kayaking opportunities and to join sea kayaking competitions.

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