We spend the vast majority of our adult lives working. For many of us, work is the barometer of our self-worth. Truly meaningful work gives the sense that we are contributing to something greater than the self. Although research suggests that employees who experience work as meaningful may enhance an organization’s bottom line, at Morgan Lewis, we believe meaningful work is an important target in its own right and contributes to the lasting well-being of our lawyers and professional staff.
Recently, Morgan Lewis Director of Employee Well-Being Adam Reiber and labor and employment partner Louise Skinner got together to discuss how and why their chosen line of work is important to them, the challenges and opportunities associated with the legal profession, and how it contributes to something greater than themselves.
LS: I’m very proud of being a lawyer and have been since graduating from law school. It’s always meant a lot to me, and a large part of my personal identity comes from my work. While all this is true, I think it’s important to reflect on some of the reasons why lawyers can experience particular challenges that may at times leave us feeling overwrought, helpless, and even out of control.
Understanding what causes these feelings can help us address them, seek support where we need to, and make important changes. From my perspective, there are a few factors that contribute...
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