A new balanced-life initiative launched recently: Balanomics and Ms. JD is proud to be one of  the first signatories.  From the press release:

Balanomics™ is a gender neutral, broad-based call for change in the profession and an effort to integrate work/life balance into the larger diversity discussion since departures are most common among women, and especially women of color. Inspired by the Call to Action initiative, Balanomics™ seeks signatories to endorse work/life balance objectives outlined in “Statements of Support” for law departments, law firms, and professional associations. The objectives provide tools for each of these constituents to improve work/life balance for all attorneys; create accountability; and implement, track, and report on work/life balance programs and culture. It is time that the profession harness work/life balance to maximize the performance of its talent and minimize the financial penalties that result from loss and lack of productivity of seasoned attorneys.

Check it out.  Tell your friends. Tell your firms and offices. Ms. JD wishes Balanomics tons of success.  Watch for future posts on where this goes.

UPDATE:  The inagural event will be here:

Lawyers Club of San Diego
March 19, 2009, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m
Bristol Hotel
1055 1st Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Registration and additional information will be posted soon.