Happy birthday to EsquireWell!

With this anniversary, I’ve taken a step back to think about what’s working, what I want to keep, and where I’d like to make some changes. I’ve refreshed my website (you can check it out here), updated my logo, and have exciting plans in the works for 2025 (stay tuned...

 World Gratitude Day (September 21) is the perfect time to reflect on how gratitude can profoundly impact our well-being, especially in the legal profession. (And maybe shoot a note of gratitude to your colleagues, team, or loved ones today or tomorrow if you have a moment!)

Lawyers and legal profe...

 While putting together the ingredients for pumpkin muffins, I couldn’t help but think about how being a lawyer or a legal professional is a lot like baking. Stick with me here - this will make more sense in a moment! 

The pumpkin muffins I made for our daughters this morning!

In baking, you can...

We adopted a sweet rescue dog named Sadie. We connected with her immediately—her gentle eyes and tentative wag of the tail spoke volumes. But just as we were about to welcome her into our family, life got hectic. I had speaking engagements in Philadelphia, and then we had a family trip planned to Ge...

I wrote this note while traveling in Berlin, the city was still quiet, and my husband and daughters were fast asleep after a long and unexpectedly eventful journey. I had the lovely chance to enjoy some coffee and muesli as I thought about you! 

We anticipated our trip to Berlin to be smooth sailin...

Every year, my family and I have a tradition of watching fireworks from our pontoon on the lake at our cabin (a very Minnesotan thing to do!). Once, all five of us together with my husband’s father, cooler weather, and (almost) no mosquitoes - a small miracle. 

As we all sat together, mesmerized by...

My family and I don’t always see eye-to-eye on politics, so I thought about how the skills I try to use to navigate tricky family conversations about politics are also useful in our legal workplaces.

As legal professionals, we often find ourselves at the intersection of law and politics, making ...

I've been thinking of my former neighbors. Although we didn't know each other well, we occasionally encountered each other at neighborhood gatherings. They certainly seemed nice enough, and we always exchanged pleasantries and small talk at the mailbox or waved as we drove past each other.

Reflecti...

When Memorial Day weekend approaches here in the United States, many of us in the legal profession are gearing up for a much-needed break. This long holiday weekend isn't just a time to honor and remember those who have served; it's also an opportunity to recharge our own batteries.

For lawyers and...

I’ve been trying to see the Northern Lights for years. I have an app to alert me when a sighting is possible. I’m in the “Aurora Chasers” Facebook group. Every time I’d hear the lights might be visible, I’d hop in the car and drive north in hopes of seeing them, to no avail. Ever.

 But once, on a w...

 Well-being Week in Law is a perfect time for those in the legal field to embrace and reflect on the significant role that well-being plays in both our personal and professional lives.

Originating from a broad movement to address the unique stresses and mental health challenges within our professio...

I had an incredible (maybe once-in-a-lifetime) opportunity to take a road trip with my daughter to witness the awe-inspiring solar eclipse. 

This journey was not just about chasing celestial events (though that was absolutely incredible). There were several moments that turned into rich learning ex...