The Work Life Balance Book Club 2026 Kick-Off Meeting
January 15, 2026
Mojave Cantina, Clawson, MI 48017
5-6:30 p.m.
Join the Work Life Balance Section of the Detroit Bar and the Oakland Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association as we kick off the new year with a focus on mental health. Enjoy food, drinks, and collegial conversation while we explore insights from Anxiety at Work by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton.
This joint session will feature an open, energizing discussion on building a healthier legal workplace—one where high expectations and genuine humanity can thrive together.
In today’s legal world, anxiety is no stranger to anyone — associates, partners, or staff.
Anxiety at Work offers eight practical strategies to help teams and leaders:
- Build resilience and trust
- Handle uncertainty and heavy workloads
- Foster real psychological safety
- Keep performance and well-being in balance
Detroit Bar Section Co-Chairs:
- Heather J. Atnip, Atnip & Associates, PLLC
- Mike Butler, Butler ADR and LexFugit.com
Oakland Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association
- Stefania Gismondi, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Registration:
$20 for Detroit Bar and Women’s Bar Association members
$35 non-members
Registration includes margaritas, sangria, soda and appetizers. Please email slawkillinger@detroitlawyer.org with any questions you might have regarding registration.
To become a Detroit Bar Association Member, please visit https://www.detroitlawyer.org/join/
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The information provided in this programming does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only