By Jane Wester | August 2, 2022
NYSBA president Sherry Levin Wallach said destigmatizing mental illness is a priority.
By Patrick Krill | July 27, 2022
Are we valuing the right things in ourselves, our colleagues, and our work? If so, are we adequately communicating those values? The sooner and more easily we can answer in the affirmative, the sooner and more clearly our collective wellbeing will have improved.
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By Josh J.T. Byrne | July 15, 2022
By now we have all seen the headlines regarding the mental health crisis among lawyers. In the ALM Intelligence 2022 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey, 44% of respondents agreed that mental health problems and substance abuse are at a "crisis level" in the profession.
By Isha Marathe | July 15, 2022
As the conversation around mental-health in the legal industry grows, legal tech professionals wonder if firms and companies can valuate tech based on attorney well-being, or if the tech itself is doing more harm than good.
By Christine Charnosky | July 13, 2022
"While some law school administrators may maintain they are not responsible for the personal well-being of their students, this student development is very much a part of the professional formation now expected at every law school," the survey's authors wrote.
By Christine Charnosky | July 12, 2022
It's a well-known fact that law school can be incredibly stressful. But even at a time when the legal profession claims to be more invested than ever in mental health and wellness, bar applications' "character and fitness" questions continue to deter some law students from seeking the help they need.
By Allison Dunn | July 11, 2022
"Here, the defendant's proffered expert testimony about his mental state was relevant to whether the 'knowingly' element had been met," Associate Justice John Englander wrote. "As the evidence was relevant, and its exclusion was not harmless, we vacate the conviction."
By Emily Harter Hershenson | July 1, 2022
By putting their money—that is, their billable hours requirements—where their mouth is, firms will demonstrate they are serious about mental health and well-being—and reap valuable benefits for their bottom line, too.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Allison Dunn | June 24, 2022
The attorney allegedly included graphic comments with the posts, including invitations for others to engage in sexual acts with his wife and information about where they lived, including the county and telephone area code.
By Zack Needles | June 23, 2022
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