Get keys to success for managing and leading millennial lawyers from Susan Smith Blakely, Esq. in this 28-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Join us for a discussion designed to share what you need to know as someone who…
National Pro Bono Week runs through October 31st -- and the MBLA is sharing pro bono and volunteer opportunities through its Pledge Drive open until February 15th, 2021. National Pro Bono Week is the last week in October (25…
This 3-part planning guide is designed for bar association leadership in Massachusetts to create and effectively charge a Well-Being Committee. This guide was created by Susan Letterman White, JD, MS, Mass LOMAP, with gratitude to Marianne LeBlanc, Co-Chair, Massachusetts…
In the face of uncertainty in the legal profession, the Boston Bar Association has enhanced its mentoring programs for Massachusetts lawyers and law students. The BBA has three active mentoring programs right now for those in the legal profession…
In the face of uncertainty in the legal profession, the Boston Bar Association has enhanced its mentoring programs for Massachusetts lawyers and law students. . . . A post on LCL MA’s Well-Being Blog redirects here to our…
Essential considerations for keeping your law practice safe as Massachusetts moves through phases of reopening. As Covid-19 rates spike in unpredictable patterns following reopening efforts and protests against police brutality have just begun, Massachusetts entered Phase 2 of reopening…
The secret to effective communication is active listening. And effective communication is the secret to healthy relationships -- both personal and professional. Have you ever been told that you don’t understand, even though you think you really do understand? Have…
The Massachusetts SJC has formally announced a new Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, which will coordinate efforts recommended by the SJC Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being. In his State of the Judiciary Address in October 2019, Chief Justice Gants announced…
Improving anything requires change — but it can be difficult. Find a 4-step process you can use to move through it and make the change you want in your professional or personal life as a lawyer. Once we can see…
Lawyers routinely deal with persistent problems and complex communication, which are often two sides of the same coin. Find out how to apply the DEAL model for problem solving and the STAGE model for courageous conversations below. . . …