Since the July 2019 report from the Supreme Judicial Court Steering Committee
on Lawyer Well-Being was released, wellness and mindfulness have been top of
mind. The report discussed the different reasons why attorneys enjoy the
practice of law less than they had hoped when they entered the profession.
The practice of law has long had the reputation of
being a stressful field of work entailing long hours, precision, and a
heavy workload. Attorneys frequently reported that they felt stigmatized if they
talked about the variety of stressors common in the legal profession, including
the pace of work, feelings of isolation, secondary trauma, incivility and
financial pressures.
In this program, you will learn about the impact of stress and anxiety,
potential warning signs and practical management options. The panel will discuss
available resources, mindfulness tools and techniques to reduce stress.
Attorneys are encouraged to ask questions of the expert panel.
Faculty:
Cynthia Runge, Esq., Program Co-chair
Peridot Family Law, LLC, Boston
Susan Letterman White, JD, MSOD, Program Co-chair
Shawn Healy, Ph. D., Panelist
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers | MassLOMAP, Boston
Andrew Kang, JD, LICSW, Panelist
Wellness Collaborative of Natick
Susan J. Lynch, Esq., Panelist
LTC, Army National Guard Trial Defense Service, Charlestown