The Balance Between an Attorney's Professional and Personal Life: A Contemporary Challenge

Corporate Services attorney Magda Reza and Energy attorney María Valenzuela published a column for Abogadas MX about the contemporary challenge of achieving a balance between professional and personal life for female attorneys. The authors analyze the reality of working in the legal profession, characterized by its demands and competitiveness, and how this can lead to higher levels of stress and burnout. They offer practical suggestions for maintaining a balanced life, such as setting priorities, creating routines and clear boundaries, taking advantage of work flexibility, seeking support, practicing self-care and participating in continuous training and education. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of female attorneys, law firms, companies and legal institutions working together to foster an environment that recognizes and supports the importance of work-life balance.

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