Published in The Legal Intelligencer
In an article published on March 5 in The Legal Intelligencer, Ball Janik LLP Associate Jocelyn R. Rocha discusses how volunteering enhances leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills while strengthening professional relationships. Integrating service-oriented involvement as a regular occurrence rather than an afterthought supports professional development, combats burnout, and reinforces purpose in the practice of law.
“It would be easy to say lawyers don’t have time to volunteer. Long days are common in our profession,” Rocha explains. “Yet, I have learned that service is not a subtraction from professional development—it’s a multiplier.”
Rocha further explores how volunteering expands professional networks through authentic connections and provides a perspective that improves long-term career satisfaction. Rocha encourages lawyers at all stages to view service as a meaningful investment in both their communities and their professional growth.
“Encouraging young women to pursue their ambitions renews my own commitment to excellence. Leading volunteers strengthens patience and humility. Serving the community has made me a more disciplined professional, a more thoughtful leader, and a more grateful attorney,” Rocha writes.
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