Karissa Wallace, JD MBA on LinkedIn: Recognizing and combatting lawyer burnout: A guide (2024)

Yesterday's opening day of the Michigan Central Station was nothing short of spectacular! It was an amazing way to usher in a new era for what has been the poster-child eye sore of the city for so long! There was such good energy in the air as so many Detroiters came out to celebrate this exhibition of our renaissance city. There were so many high points of the evening, but here are a few that I have to highlight: 5. #teamjacob....#IYKYK lol - don't judge me. It was an era. 4. The dance party/praise&worship session courtesy of The Clark Sisters...forgot I know all the words lol. Sounds like my childhood and #theystillgotit 3. Participating in MePlusYouDetroit, by Suchi Reddy, an interactive art installation that uses AI to visually represent participants visions for the future through color and light..."My future looks limitless" (meplusyoudetroit.com)2. Seeing Diana Ross LIVE in concert....TWICE in once night! #dreamscometrue1. Supporting my husband, Nathaniel L. Wallace, in this game-changing opportunity he's had to make his mark on our city in such a major way. I'm so proud of the way you've approached this #legacy project and how you center Detroiters in all that you do :) Congratulations to the entire Michigan Central team! This is just the beginning of an epic journey to unfold. WE OUT HERE LOOKING GOOD DETROIT!!!!

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Yesterday I had the great privilege of hosting a wellbeing workshop for women attorneys and accountants at and . It's always a pleasure to share the science of stress and the practical tools that help high-achieving professionals be productive AND happy in their careers. Thanks again to Nicole Meisner, Nicole MacWilliams (Hertzberg) and Ashley Altizer, CPA for coordinating. What a great way to round out mental health month! I'm committed to improving the culture of wellbeing for leaders and professionals. Feel free to send me a message to learn more about my workshops or invite me to speak!

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Been scrolling through LinkedIN today and I'm happy to see so many people prioritizing their wellbeing for this long weekend, like: - taking time away from work for a daddy/daughter spa day - going up north and fishing - closing the office early to give the team a much needed breakHowever you do it, a long weekend in a great time for a #weekendreset. With the bustle of the weeks, it's important to find ways to relax, recover and reset on the weekend. I'll be sharing simple ways to boost wellbeing over the weekend in my upcoming Better Law Life newsletter (wellness tips for lawyers, by lawyers, but useful for anyone). You can be the first to know by subscribing here: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gnMD8wGEIn the meantime, I'm taking my own advice....have a great weekend!!!!

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Last week, May 6-10, was Well-Being in Law Week, an initiative championed by the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL). Each day, IWIL provided free programing for individuals and organizations to cultivate more wellbeing in the legal profession. ICYMI, here's my top take-aways. Enjoy!

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Welcome to the team Laura!

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Here's what's next! I'm excited to share that I've returned to private practice and have joined GwC to focus my law practice on advising startups, and the investors that fund them.I'm partnering with an amazing team of expert venture capital attorneys based across the US, and representing clients spanning the globe. You can learn more about GwC below - in the meantime, for everyone that has asked me for legal support in the past (and I had to decline), now's your chance :)

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A bittersweet announcement: Friday was my last day at the Rock family of companies. I can’t help but reflect onmy incredible journey at the FOC.I deeply appreciate Dan and Jennifer Gilbert for the opportunity to work in their for-more-than-profit family office and support so many of their businesses. When I joined Rock almost 7 years ago I had no idea what was in store and how my role would evolve. I learned so much by being point on all legal needs for the companies I supported: formation, governance, financing, trademarks, acquisitions, divestments, investments, joint ventures, liquor licenses, leases, executive comp, regulatory compliance, reorganizations and more - I've honed my skills as a corporate generalist. I had a lot of fun working with great people on really cool projects that move Detroit forward. It’s been exciting to watch my work come alive and make a real difference in my community. I will miss a lot as I close this chapter, but it’s prepared me well for what’s to come (more on that soon). I’m wishing the teams at Rock, Bedrock, Detroit Venture Partners, Rock Events, Rock Security, Rocket Community Fund, Gilbert Family Foundation, Supper, Woodward Original, and the entire FOC the very best.

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Here's my gift to you for financial literacy month - insights to create financial wellbeing, beyond just the numbers. I'm excited to share my FIRST podcast, interviewing my personal finance coach, Jessica Medina. We had a great time discussing the mindsets that fuel productive money habits. Read this newsletter for a few cliff notes...enjoy!

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Today, International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, is all about showing the lawyers in our lives the love and respect they deserve. I work with an amazing team of in-house and outside counsel who are excellent at their craft - team work makes the dream work! I'll also happily take my flowers today... 😜 Thanks Amy Guzman for the reminder :)

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