When it comes to attorney wellness, Labor & Employment attorney Jim Armillay isn’t just talking the talk—he’s living it. Recently featured in the New Hampshire Bar Association News for his article, “Maintaining Appropriate Communication Boundaries: The Vacation Edition,” Jim delivers a message every lawyer needs to hear: vacations are meant to recharge you.
Jim paints a picture all too familiar for many lawyers: sitting poolside on a long-awaited vacation, only to hear the “ding” of an email notification that pulls you right back into work. His article offers practical strategies for establishing and maintaining communication boundaries while away from the office, including:
- Set expectations early with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel
- Plan ahead: organize your workload and delegate tasks before leaving
- Anticipate the unexpected and handle interruptions in a way that preserves time off.
Most importantly, Jim reminds us that true vacations are more than just working from a sunnier location—they are essential to attorney wellness, helping to guard against burnout, reduce stress, and promote overall health.
Jim also serves on the NHBA’s Special Committee on Attorney Wellness, where he continues to advocate for practices and policies that support the well-being of legal professionals across the state.
Read the full article here: Armillay-August-NHBA-Bar-News-wellness-corner-article.pdf