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'We Shouldn't Expect this From Law Firms': Clients Discuss Workload in Aftermath of Pinsents Tragedy

Hosted at ALM's Women In Power and Law event, the panel discussion involved senior in-house lawyers and focused on what they expect from external counsel.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.
4 minute read

International Edition

The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.
4 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Responds to Fallout Over Vanessa Ford Inquest

The response comes a week after a coroner ruled that the partner had died following an 'acute mental health crisis'.
3 minute read

Law.com

Defusing the Always-On Time Bomb: Cultivating a Culture of Responsiveness Without Sacrificing Sanity

While it's become easier than ever to stay connected, it has contributed significantly to an unhealthy work-life imbalance. So, how do you strike a balance? How do you meet these high expectations while mitigating the pressure to always be accessible?
7 minute read

International Edition

Vanessa Ford Reminded Us That Law Firm Culture Is Still Toxic. Why Does It Survive? 

Law firms have been trying to improve their culture for a long time. So why, the Global Lawyer asks, are we still shocked when we are jolted into realizing not much has changed?
10 minute read

International Edition

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 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

Corporate Counsel

General Counsels' Role in the Legal Profession's Mental Health Crisis

General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.
8 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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