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Legal Professionals Were Already Struggling With Stress and Isolation, and the Pandemic Has Made Things Much Worse

Reports of anxiety and depression rose notably in this year's ALM 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey as lawyers and staff feel isolated and overworked.
6 minute read

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Law Firms Seek to Address the Root Cause of Burnout: Time

"You can give people thousands of vacation hours a year. But if you don't want to decrease billable hours, then nobody will take it," said wellness consultant Jarrett Green.
5 minute read

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Dentons Suspends Meetings for a Week in US to Counter Burnout

The firm's suspension of all standing meetings this week is one of a number of measures law firms are experimenting with to address fatigue.
3 minute read

International Edition

Irwin Mitchell Staff and Partners 'Can Choose How and Where They Work' In Latest Flexible Working Move

The firm expects its 15 offices to be at 50% capacity at the end of June when U.K. lockdown restrictions are lifted.
3 minute read

International Edition

Special Bonuses Can Help to Retain Associates, But Not for the Long Run

Some associates aren't budging from their jobs, due in part to special bonuses. But large firms must be more creative and holistic in the long run, observers and firm leaders said.
6 minute read

International Edition

Clydes Scraps One London Office As It Rolls Out New 'Hybrid Model' of Working

The firm is reducing its office footprint by over 80,000 square feet.
4 minute read

International Edition

Noerr Considers Allowing Partners to Go Part Time As Revenue Grows 7.6%

The firm says it is seeking new ways of working post-pandemic, including increasing flexibility for the number of hours some lawyers work.
3 minute read

International Edition

Client Demands, Time Zones and a Corporate Boom: Why Attorneys Are Working Longer and More Erratic Hours

The pandemic threw a wrench into attorney schedules and when hours are billed. And firms are looking for ways to prevent burnout and attrition.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Wait Till We're Less Busy': Lawyers Unconvinced by Orrick's 'Unplug Time'

As concerns over lawyers' mental health grow, several lawyers shared their thoughts on Orrick's 'unplug time' policy unveiled in March.
5 minute read

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DLA Piper Offers Extra Pay or Holiday as COVID Reward

The offer is available to the firm's non-U.S. business.
2 minute read

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