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…
Orientation for an 8-week online MBSR course for the legal profession is on September 8, 2020. As the most widely-researched mindfulness intervention with 40 years of study, MBSR can be a wise time investment for improving our quality of life.…
Guidance for the legal profession on how to become an effective ally in antiracism was offered in a recent webinar from the Boston Bar Association. All panelists for How to be an Effective Ally, presented by the BBA on…
SJC Standing Committee has applications open for a new Pro Bono Honor Roll for individual attorneys, and nominations are open for the Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. . . . A post on LCL's Mass LOMAP Blog redirects…
As 2020 brings more challenges to existing as a human than we might have expected, don't hesitate to seek social support as a lawyer -- but be mindful of your ethical duties. RECOGNIZING THE NEED When a lawyer feels…
As Massachusetts moves through phases of reopening and Covid-19 spikes across the nation, find resources for workplace rights, requesting leave, succession planning, and closing a practice. Workplace Rights Helpline & Requesting Leave Guides from WorkLife Law The Center for…
Get a new approach to achieve more while doing less with techniques from Jamie Jackson Spannhake, Esq. with this installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers On Demand. In our days and careers, we have too many things to do.…
July is Bebe Moore Campbell BIPOC Mental Health Month, and it deserves special attention in the legal profession. Previously known as Minority Mental Health Month, Mental Health America explains why it makes sense to avoid using the word "minority"…
Coping with the COVID-19 crisis as any law student can be overwhelming, particularly for the class of 2020 facing a postponed -- and as of July 1, remotely-administered bar exam. Massachusetts Bar Exam Updates The Massachusetts State Bar Exam…
Difficult conversations are necessary and often the most important. A handful of key guidelines can help with antiracism work in the legal profession and beyond. Difficult conversations are necessary for growth and healing. Discomfort is necessary, in fact required,…