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What I speak about.

Emily Logan Stedman is a commercial litigator and partner at Husch Blackwell, recognized for her thought leadership on lawyer well-being, legal innovation, and the realities of building a sustainable career in big law. She is a frequent speaker and podcast guest, known for her candid, actionable insights on legal practice, mental health, and the future of the profession.

What does Emily speak about?

  • Building sustainable legal careers: time management, boundaries, and the ethics of well-being in high-pressure environments.

  • Practical strategies for thriving in big law: from mindset shifts and managing the billable hour to navigating the path to partnership.

  • Legal innovation and the future of law: AI, legal operations, and project management as tools for better client service and lawyer satisfaction.

  • Women’s leadership and inclusion: Tall Poppy Syndrome, ambitious women in law, and creating cultures that retain and advance diverse talent.

  • Mental health and resilience: destigmatizing burnout, sharing personal stories, and empowering lawyers to build careers—and lives—that work.

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Past Speaking Engagements + Testimonials

Husch Blackwell *

National Association of Legal Placement *

Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation *

Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association *

Minnesota State Bar's New Lawyers Division *

Women's Bar Association of D.C. *

Troutman Pepper Lock *

Northwestern Mutual *

Justia *

State Bar of Wisconsin *

Foley Mansfield *

Porter Wright *

McNamee Hosea *

Murphy Desmond *

Lawline *

Mindfulness in Law Society *

University of Wisconsin Law School *

Marquette University School of Law *

Husch Blackwell * National Association of Legal Placement * Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation * Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association * Minnesota State Bar's New Lawyers Division * Women's Bar Association of D.C. * Troutman Pepper Lock * Northwestern Mutual * Justia * State Bar of Wisconsin * Foley Mansfield * Porter Wright * McNamee Hosea * Murphy Desmond * Lawline * Mindfulness in Law Society * University of Wisconsin Law School * Marquette University School of Law *

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“Thank you so much for the thoughtful presentation today. I am really glad that our department had the opportunity to reflect on wellness this morning. I am hopeful that folks will take your message to heart and seek out assistance if needed. Thank you again for taking the time and effort to help address this important issue for our profession.” — In House Counsel

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“That was absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for your time and effort in putting this presentation together, I personally found it extremely enlightening and I have four pages of hand-written notes. I feel like my attitude towards the billable hour will be completely different going forward.” — Bar Association Leader

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“The overall response was very positive. Multiple participants stated they loved the hypotheticals presented. The information presented was well articulated, timely, and relevant — and one participant: “One of the best webinars I have attended on this topic.” — Webinar Feedback

Podcast Appearances

Lawyer’s Edge: What Law Firm leaders Need to Understand About Lawyer Well-Being (July 7, 2026)

Mind Over Law with Lexlee Overton: From Burnout to Intention: Reimagining Big Law with Emily Stedman (June 30, 2026)

The Wellness Esquire (January 21, 2026)

Leadership in Law: Lawyer Well-Being & Networking (December 18, 2025)

Born Into Law. Panic Attacks Almost Ended It. | Lawyers Who Learn (October 23, 2025)

Wellbeing and The Law | So Much to Say (October 23, 2025)

Beyond Work-Life Balance: Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership | Life and Law Podcast (October 7, 2025)

Redefining Success in Big Law: Boundaries, Balance & Billables | Athena Talks (September 24, 2025)

The Whole Lawyer with Akeem D. Earle | Breaking the Big Law Myth (July 15, 2025)

SideBar Advisors | Finding Balance, Building a Brand, Thriving in Big Law (July 2, 2025)

The Law Entrepreneur | Beyond the Billable Hour (May 16, 2025)

Legal Grounds | Navigating the Billable Hour (October 16, 2024)

Lawyers in the Making Podcast: Emily Logan Stedman Partner at Husch Blackwell (March 19, 2024)

Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: Breaking Barriers – Husch Blackwell’s Emily Logan Stedman on Navigating Partnership, Mental Health (Feb. 14, 2024)

The Free Lawyer | Breaking Barriers: Emily Stedman’s Parth to Partner and Wellness Advocate (Feb. 1, 2024)

How I Lawyer Podcast: Emily Stedman – Big Law Litigator and Lawyer Well-Being Advocate (Jan. 26, 2024)

Women Lawyers Making A Difference: Interview with Emily Stedman (Sept. 7, 2023)

They Don’t Teach This In Law School: The MINDSET and HABITS of High Performing Associate Attorney with Emily Stedman (July 22, 2023)

Lawyer, Affirmed: Emily Stedman (April 3, 2023)

The Free Lawyer: How to Successfully Manage the Challenges of Practicing in a Large Law Firm (Dec. 8, 2022)

WisLawNow Bottom Up Podcast: What Does Work-Life Balance for Young Lawyers Look Like? (Sept. 20, 2022)