The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being just released its final report yesterday. Chief Justice Gants announced members of the Committee in October 2018, in response to the clear need bring stakeholders in the legal profession to…
Bar applicants often have concerns about the Character & Fitness evaluation. Don't hesitate to seek the clarity you need as you begin your career as a lawyer. When did you first realize your character would be reviewed before you…
Lawyers are the loneliest of all professionals. Social support is critical to well-being, so don't wait to focus on finding connection. The stress of working in the legal profession is well-documented. A prominent study in a 2016 medical journal, for…
While we continue to work with other organizations to fight against stigma in the legal profession around mental health, addiction, and seeking help in general, you can find steps to overcome the battle as an individual here. In my line…
As you may know, the Massachusetts Bar Application includes zero questions about mental health or substance use. Unfortunately, bad questions still appear on bar applications in some other states. "Bad" might be a strong label, and answers might be processed…
Kimberly Y. Bennett, Esq. shares the shifts lawyers need to make for a rewarding, sustainable law practice — in 30 minutes or less — in this installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. It’s time to break the law. Old law is a…
Careers don’t plan themselves. Get the 5 workbooks you need to align your strengths, values, brand, purpose, and plan for better work as a lawyer — now optimized for download and print. We published a 5-workbook series Susan Letterman White designed to…
Workplace conflicts among colleagues are both common and necessary. Find out what you need to focus on to get better results from yours. Despite most people’s desire to avoid or minimize them, conflicts are normal. In fact, conflicts are not…
Even if you're not blazing new trails of justice as a lawyer, you can still prioritize taking time to support real life trailblazers and the work they do to improve the world for us all. Merriam-Webster defines a trailblazer as “one that…
High stress in the legal profession is old news confirmed with recent research sparking the formation of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being. Find out how to handle stress better by changing how you understand threat perception. The dictionary…