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Vanessa Ford Death: Inquest Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health Debate

Following the outcome of Monday's inquest, scores of people have taken to social media to discuss what one commenter called a 'toxic culture'.
5 minute read

International Edition

Vanessa Ford: Inquest Into Pinsent Masons Partner Death Spotlights Intense Work Life

A coroner's inquest ruled on Monday that Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis'.
6 minute read

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Pinsent Masons Partner Suffered 'Acute Mental Health Crisis' Before Death, Coroner Says

Vanessa Heap, also known as Ford, had consumed "a significant amount of alcohol" prior to her death, according to the coroner.
3 minute read

International Edition

Long Hours, Very Little Research: An Expert View on Law's Wellbeing Problem

A wellbeing expert explains how the legal industry's toxic mix of intense, long hours combined with a lack of research on its effects can lead to unethical decisions as well as other problems.
12 minute read

International Edition

Just Half of In-House Lawyers Say Company Employees Follow In-Person Work Requirements

A new study by Littler has shown how employers across Europe are responding to workplace changes.
3 minute read

International Edition

World Mental Health Day: Almost Half of Portuguese Legal Professionals Suffer From Anxiety

Isabel Gameiro, a senior lawyer at Morais Leitão, shares her mental health journey from dealing with burn-out to reducing her billable hours quota.
4 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Risk Creating Culture of Exploitation, Australian Judge Warns

High Court Judge Jayne Jaygot says young lawyers' psychological wellbeing at risk.
3 minute read

International Edition

For In-House Counsel It's All About Relationships, GCs Say

Three high-profile general counsel canvas how they help their teams have more impact outside the legal department.
5 minute read

International Edition

The 1,800-Hour Year: Pipe Dream or Essential for Lawyers' Well-Being?

An 8 a.m.-to-6 p.m. workday would decrease profit margins by 15% to 20% at top firms. It may also be the only way for law firms to support many attorneys' mental health.
8 minute read

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Want to Drive an Electric Vehicle? In Australia, Law Firms Aim to Retain Talent With Appealing Perks

The crazed competition for talent at Australian law firms has died down since last year. But firms are now focused on retaining talent.
4 minute read

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