The Massachusetts Bar Association invites all MBA members to take part in Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL) from May 5-9. WWIL is an event created by the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) and sponsored by the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Program’s Well-Being Committee.
To kick off WWIL, attend the May 1 keynote event:
Keynote Event with Gloria Mark, Ph.D., Author of Attention Span and Researcher on the Impact of Digital Media on People’s Lives
Thursday, May 1, 5-7 p.m.
Hosted by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being and the MBA, this keynote event will explore the significant challenges posed by digital media on attention, distractions and well-being, particularly within the legal profession.
Dr. Gloria Mark, an expert in human-computer interaction and digital media’s impact on individuals, will present her research findings and insights into how technology affects our ability to focus and maintain productivity. Her work is a crucial aspect of WWIL, emphasizing the need to address attention management as a core component of improving well-being in the legal profession. Understanding these challenges is critical for lawyers seeking to protect their mental health while navigating the demands of their work in an increasingly digital world.
The event will be divided into two parts:
- Keynote presentation and Q&A with Dr. Gloria Mark on attention spans, digital distractions and strategies to maintain focus.
- Panel discussion with Dr. Mark and legal professionals, exploring how technology impacts well-being in the legal profession. Topics will include managing constant connectivity, the effects of multitasking, and practical strategies for improving focus and productivity in a digital environment.
Panelists:
- Judge Angela M. Ordoñez, Ret.
- Payal Salsburg, Esq.
- Bernardo Cuadra, Esq.
- Shailini George, Esq.
Register