The February issue of New Jersey Lawyer is the first edition in the history of the publication to review mental health and well-being in the legal community and how many professionals struggle with it due to the demands of the profession. 

New Jersey Lawyer February 2024. Credit: NJSBA

Published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, the edition features 10 articles that give a voice to many issues seldomly addressed in legal publications, including substance abuse among legal professionals, the stress associated with too much screen time and work-life balance. Attorneys who maintain healthy lifestyles are often more focused, competent and have sound judgment when confronted with challenges, according to Lori Ann Buza, the special editor to the February magazine. The featured authors for the edition include a retired Superior Court judge, two past presidents of the NJSBA, a suspended attorney who is a recovering addict and other experts on wellness.