The Attorney Well-Being Issue | May 2023
In this issue of ABA Law Practice Today:
Taking care of yourself goes hand-in-hand with taking care of clients. Nominating Committee Report 2023 A review and analysis of how signatories of the pledge are taking action and dealing with challenges. Too many state bar licensure systems perpetuate the stigma against seeking help for mental health challenges. Lawyers love the flexibility and autonomy of remote working – or do they? Advice from a woman lawyer who has worked in law firms and in large corporate legal teams. Well-being is intrinsically linked to being free to be your authentic self. Understanding and regulating your emotional responses will make you a better lawyer. A trauma-informed approach to clients is good, but a trauma-informed firm culture that supports staff and lawyers is better. Clarity about your priorities will help you find the time for better well-being. Bringing your whole self to your practice helps both your well-being and your results for your clients. Need better well-being? May the fores be with you. Lawyers helping other lawyers is a critical part of improving well-being in the profession.Self-Care is a Must. . . SO ORDERED!
Nominating Committee Report 2023
Insights from the ABA Well-Being Pledge
Fixing a Broken Character Evaluation Process
What’s Eating the Remote Lawyer Life?
Making it Rain: Jennifer L. Shea
Reframing Attorney Well-being to Include Equity and Inclusion
Advocate with Feeling: Practicing Law with EQ and Self-Regulation
One Firm’s Journey to Address Trauma Exposure and Chronic Stress in the Workplace
Connecting Time Management to Your Well-Being
Lawyering with Humanity First is a Legal Superpower
Nine Reasons Why More Lawyers Should Play Golf
The Importance of Lawyer Assistance Programs