Our newest Free & Confidential group meets on Mondays at 11am -- a weekly online discussion group for legal professionals to find support among peers as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. . . . A post on our Mass…
New York joins a wave of states that will no longer include questions about mental health on its bar application, removing a significant obstacle to valuable treatment, following a resolution introduced to the Conference of Chief Justices by Massachusetts Supreme…
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…
All but one of the "5 Love Languages" translate just as effectively to professional relationships -- and understanding them can help improve all your relationships. Feeling love and belonging are fundamental human needs, right in the middle of Maslow's Hierarchy…
We can't avoid stress as humans, and the legal profession is particularly stressful. Fortunately even as a lawyer or law student, two simple steps can guide you to thrive with stress. Ultimately, the ability to experience stress in a positive…
It’s hard to imagine anything more unjust than racism, and still it pervades American society. For those in the legal profession, being not racist is not enough -- we need to be antiracist. Learn more about the distinction -- and…
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…
The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs is accepting proposals for its 2020 National Conference for Lawyer Assistance Programs to be held October 20-22, 2020, in Springfield, Massachusetts until Friday, January 31, 2020. You can now submit a program, topic,…
While the legal profession can be uniquely challenging to personal well-being, happiness is possible with lessons from positive psychology. "Don't be a lawyer ... if you want to be happy," cautioned an August 2019 CNBC headline. Hopefully no one…
Lawyers and law students often feel the need for more hours in the day to handle the challenges they face -- but our only option is to manage the time we have better. Find our top resources to help you…