The Legal Landscape

What a Year of Self-Care Taught a Lawyer Turned Filmmaker

Haynes and Boone, LLP Season 2 Episode 72

In this episode, host Abby Read and Communications Manager William Joy speak with Haynes Boone alum turned filmmaker Lisa Normand. Lisa shares how her passion for practicing law became unmanageable when she realized she lacked the tools to cope with the stress. She reflects on the year she dedicated to self-care and meditation – a turning point that helped her develop new skills and build a more sustainable path forward in her new career as an independent film producer.  Her story highlights the growing shift in the legal profession toward prioritizing mental health and well-being – a shift that has informed the development of Haynes Boone’s award winning wellness program, which offers resources, training, and support systems to help attorneys thrive in their careers.