Peter Lobl

September 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The distinction between "symptoms" and the underlying "problem" is relevant to discussions taking place in the legal community about lawyer well-being.

By Peter Lobl

7 minute read

June 25, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Instituting norms that prioritize mentoring could yield significant payoffs for law firms in regard to attorney job performance, job satisfaction, and commitment to the firm as demonstrated in this article.

By Peter Lobl

8 minute read

June 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In the legal arena, issues with the use of mindfulness may extend from the individual to the programmatic.

By Peter Lobl

7 minute read

May 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal

What our isolated associate needs from the firm now is a lifeline—a process that he can grab a hold of in order to inform the firm how unbearable his work situation is becoming.

By Peter Lobl

6 minute read

April 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Making humane contact virtually across our physical divide might help law firms generate a new kind of professional connection among their lawyers.

By Peter Lobl

9 minute read

April 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Because work expectations at firms run so high, the distinction between pursuing excellence and expecting perfection (i.e., zero mistakes) can get blurry. Blurring this distinction, however, can erode a firm's morale and increase its exposure to liability.

By Peter Lobl

8 minute read

June 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The partners at this firm probably saw Steve as a lateral associate who just didn't work out: He overlooked too many details, took too many breaks during deals and wasn't proactive enough.

By Peter Lobl

1 minute read