Other Disclosures: Joe Milowic III, March 28, 2018
•New York Law Journal
•“Quinn Emanuel Partner Suffers from Depression and He wants Everyone to Know”
Joe Milowic – The Story
•Went to doctor complaining of exhaustion and lack of energy
•Diagnosed with prehypertension
•Doctor put him on a low-carb diet and referred him to a diabetes specialist
•He monitored his glucose levels strictly but things got worse
•Questioned purpose of work and even life
•What was the point of it all?
•Why spend so many hours working at a job that seems so pointless
•“I sent an email to the diabetes specialist telling him that I’d decided to leave my job because it lacked meaning for me and was making me sick (thought I noted that everything seemed to lack meaning for me).
•Joe wrote it was a cry for help.
•Fortunately, the diabetes specialist recognized the symptoms and referred Joe to psychiatrist who diagnosed major depression
Joe Milowic – How I relate
•lack of meaning with work
•Kept things private
•Felt bad about staying quiet
•Belief that speaking out could be impactful
Reaching Out – Email to Joe Milowic III
Hi Joe,
I just read your article on law.com about your experience with depression. You did an excellent job of telling your story. I am interested in learning more about your online support group. You are the first person that I have learned about who is currently practicing and has publicly disclosed a mental health condition.
I have bipolar II and have publicly disclosed my diagnosis through published articles. I have a solo practice in Lafayette, Indiana and have been practicing for 9 years. I have connected with some attorneys across the country who have shared their diagnosis/experience with me but they have not publicly disclosed.
You should be very proud of your contribution. This is very important work.
Take care,
Reid
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