ABOUT Karissa
Lawyer. Certified Executive Coach. Wellbeing Advocate. Certified Breathwork Facilitator.
I didn't set out to become a wellbeing expert.I became one because I had to.
I had spent nearly 15 years practicing law — in both private practice, and as in-house counsel. I loved the work. I was good at it. And somewhere along the way, I stopped being okay.
It wasn't a single moment. It was the slow accumulation of always-on pressure, carrying the weight of clients' problems, navigating competitive environments, and running on empty for so long that empty started to feel normal.
I watched colleagues — brilliant, dedicated lawyers — quietly fall apart. Some left the profession entirely. Others stayed and suffered in silence. I knew there had to be a better way.
So I built one.
I went deep into the research on stress, burnout, and peak performance. I got certified as an executive coach. I started sharing what I was learning with lawyers around me. And the response was immediate: this is exactly what we need.
That's how BetterLawLife was born — and why this work isn't just a business for me. It's a mission.
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The BetterLawLife Blueprint Workbook
A step-by-step guide to recovering from burnout and building a legal career that works for you.
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