NEXT
Sign in to follow

Corporate Counsel

In-House Attorneys Responding to Survey Say They're Anxious, Exhausted

"I deal with in-house lawyers all the time now, and I just see the level of anxiety—mostly in connection with the overwhelming amount of work and their ability to keep up," said Noel Elfant, a fractional general counsel for legal departments.
4 minute read

Law.com

Why Mental Health in the Legal Profession Is Getting Worse: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Seeking Mental Health Solutions Together

It's a competitive business, but some law firms are embracing the idea that collaboration, not competition, is the path forward when it comes to mental health and well-being.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

'There's a Lot of Backlog to Address': Why Mental Health in the Legal Profession Is Getting Worse

ALM's annual Mental Health Survey shows unexplored trauma from the pandemic coupled with emerging issues of economic uncertainty and billable pressures are combining to hinder mental health improvements in law firms.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Mental Health by the Numbers: An Infographic Mapping the Legal Industry's Well-Being

Explore key data snapshots from our annual survey on the mental health of lawyers and professionals working in law firms around the world.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Too Much Work Causes Legal Department Burnout, But It's Not That Simple

"A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected," said Paula Davis, a former corporate lawyer who now is a workplace-stress consultant.
4 minute read

International Edition

Anxiety the Focus as More UK Law Firms Spotlight Mental Health

Travers Smith, Freshfields and Macfarlanes are among the firms running classes and long-term schemes to help tackle lawyer anxiety and grief.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

'My Doubt Grounds Me': Even Successful Lawyers Question Themselves, SDNY US Attorney Tells Columbia Law Grads

Even if the new graduates struggle with doubt, he told them to remember they were not broken.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Allows Military Vet's Mental Health Discrimination Suit to Proceed Against Employer

A military veteran's lawsuit against his former employer has survived summary judgment on three of four counts alleging military and disability discrimination, along with retaliation.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Why Your Mental Health Matters to the Disciplinary Board

While the very thought of dealing with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may stress attorneys out, the ODC and the Disciplinary Board have a vested interest in attorneys' mental health.
6 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • White Collar Investigation Practice: Global Expertise in Complex Investigations

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now

  • Criminal Division's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: September 2024 Updates Review

    Brought to you by NAVEX Global

    Download Now