Living a Happier Life and Become a Better Lawyer by Finding Balance with Luke Van Arsdale | Episode 156

Lawyers are prone to overworking. Although it may feel like working as much as possible is the most productive way to spend your time, as Luke Van Arsdale explains in this episode, this is far from the truth! The more of a work/life balance we are able to maintain, the better the counsel we can provide to our clients. 

Luke is a founding partner at JVAM, a 20-month-old law firm situated in the Roaring Fork Valley that focuses on real estate, business, litigation, and transactional work. During our conversation today, Luke talks about his approach to setting boundaries and prioritizing the facets of his life that exist outside of his office (like relationships, sleep, and exercise). Working 200 hours a month is unsustainable, so be sure to give this episode a listen to learn how to find the balance that will make you happier, healthier, and a better lawyer! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest, JVAM founding partner Luke Van Arsdale.
• Luke shares an overview of his journey to law.
• The challenge of finding and training good lawyers.
• Why burnt-out employees are disadvantageous to employers. 
• The growth that JVAM has undergone over the past 20 months.
• The JVAM culture. 
• Pros and cons of living and working in the Roaring Fork Arkansas Valley.
• Why so many lawyers struggle to find a healthy work/life balance. 
• Boundaries that Luke upholds to ensure that he doesn’t spend his entire life working. 
• How living a balanced life will make you a better lawyer. 
• The facets of Luke’s life that he prioritizes in order to avoid burnout. 
• Luke’s approach to dealing with the inevitable frustrations of work and life. 
• Advice for how to manage the heightened emotions of other people. 

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