We see the stereotypes on TV and on the big screen. The hard-nosed detective brings a criminal investigation to a passionate District Attorney, someone married to her job, working late into the night, consumed by an unrelenting drive to get justice for crime victims.
In my time as an assistant DA and a federal prosecutor, I was taught that fairness, ethics, and sharp legal skills were the most critical aspects of the job. Dedication to public service was gritting your teeth through long hours, conversations with people in traumatic situations, and making momentous decisions that dictated others’ lives. As I gained experience and found myself mentoring young lawyers, I recognized that something was missing in prosecutorial training: a discussion of how the work impacts the well-being of the prosecutors themselves.
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