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Women & Alcohol in the Legal Industry: Denial, Stereotypes, and Stigma

'I justified my drinking based on the stress of my work. I sought others who drank like me for superficial camaraderie.'
5 minute read

International Edition

How I Deal With Stress: A McDermott Partner on Setting Boundaries and the Difficulty of Taking Time Out

In the latest in Law.com's stress series, private equity partner Fatema Orjela discusses how she has juggled motherhood with her career, and the importance of not 'bottling up' your feelings.
5 minute read

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A Two-Way Conversation: Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

The legal sector's workforce is not less invested in work, but they are equally as invested in their self-care and see work/life balance as a core component of this.
6 minute read

International Edition

How I Deal With Stress: A Sidley Partner on Personal Tragedy and Preparing for Fatherhood

In the latest installment of the series, Sidley's Max Savoie talks about the value of to-do lists, getting counselling and switching off.
6 minute read

International Edition

'We're Literally Dying': Addressing Mental Health in the Legal Profession Needs to Start in Law School

"You've got to name it to tame it," said Patrick Krill.
7 minute read

International Edition

How I Deal With Stress: A Clifford Chance Partner on Feeling Overwhelmed and Accepting Help

In the third in a series on how senior lawyers are confronting their mental health challenges, CC's UK head of global financial markets Matt Fairclough talks about vocalising his problems and weekly psychotherapist sessions.
4 minute read

International Edition

How I Deal With Stress: A Travers Smith Partner on Reaching 'Breaking Point'

In the second in a series of Q&As with partners about how they cope with life in law, funds partner Will Normand of Travers Smith opens up about subjects too often ignored in corporate law.
7 minute read

International Edition

Deadline Today: Participate in This Year's Mental Health Survey

Our Survey on Mental Health in the Legal Industry is still open, and we need to hear from you—lawyers and all professionals in the legal world.
1 minute read

International Edition

Video: It Has Fallen to Individual Lawyers to Manage Stress

Law.com International editor-in-chief Paul Hodkinson explains some findings from interviews and private conversations with partners on the issue of stress.
1 minute read

International Edition

'Puppy Yoga is Not a Wellbeing Strategy': Are Law Firms Doing Enough on Mental Health?

The campaign for mental health in the legal industry has surged in the last month following the Vanessa Ford tragedy, but hardly any firms appear to be considering changes to their wellbeing programmes.
10 minute read

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