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What toll does the relentless pursuit of billable hours and client demands take on attorneys' lives? The Grace Period tackles this question head-on as we prepare for an impactful fourth season premiering May 13th. 

I'm Emily Logan Stedman, and I've created this space to have honest conversations about the unique challenges facing attorneys today. The legal profession demands excellence, but too often, that excellence comes at the cost of our mental health, personal relationships, and quality of life. Through candid discussions and practical strategies, we'll explore how to create a sustainable legal career that honors both professional ambition and personal wellbeing.

Season four promises to deliver valuable insights on navigating difficult opposing counsel, making the most of your summer associate experience, implementing generative AI in legal practice, and taking necessary breaks when burnout looms. We'll also dive into my experience of female partnership in 2025, handling inevitable mistakes, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much more. Each episode aims to provide meaningful strategies (in bite-sized episodes) that help attorneys not just survive but thrive in their careers.

The Grace Period stands as more than just a podcast—it's a movement to destigmatize mental health in our profession and acknowledge our shared humanity alongside those billable targets. By prioritizing self-care, setting reasonable boundaries, and building supportive professional relationships, lawyers can discover their own "grace period"—those instances of peace, presence, and perspective that sustain us through challenging times. Join me in uplifting attorney wellbeing and transforming legal culture, one conversation at a time. Subscribe now to ensure you don't miss our season premiere on May 13th.

Find out more at https://thegraceperiod.substack.com/.