The website LawFuel reports: “A recent report shows that just 44 percent of BigLaw lawyers report satisfaction with their careers, compared to 68 percent of public sector lawyers.” Read the News
The Reason Why Big Law Lawyers Are Unhappy
Lawyers, Depression and Substance Abuse
From the website Attorney at Work, a great Q&A from James Kelleher, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, and Brian Cuban, a lawyer who has been open about his struggles with depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues. Read the Blog
Why Do Lawyers Fall Victim to Depression
Despite being in a remunerative and prestigious profession, lawyers often fall victim of depression. According to a 2014 pool, “52 percent of practicing lawyers describe themselves as dissatisfied. Read the Blog
Dallas DA Sets Ethical Example with Depression Treatment
The website, Law360 reports: “When Dallas County’s district attorney took a leave of absence to treat serious depression — a problem that affects attorneys in disproportionate numbers to the general population — she faced calls for resignation, but experts say getting treatment and ensuring that any clients are taken care of is the ethical thing to do.” Read the News
Did You Know That Lawyers Suffer From Depression More Often Than the General Public?
The idea that lawyers shouldn’t have problems increases the sense of isolation for those suffering from this debilitating disorder. People with depression often feel emotionally numb, empty and completely alone, even when surrounded by other people. Many lawyers who struggle with depression suffer in silence so as not to appear weak to colleagues. The Washington D.C. Bar offers help. Read the Blog
7 Strategies Lawyers Can Use to Overcome Work Pressure
Great tips for lawyers who want to keep the kettle of stress from boiling over. Read the Blog
How to Avoid a (Less Than) Spectacular Burnout in Your Law Practice
What is one of the most common desires most people have for their career? Even above making the big bucks, it’s having a rewarding job that they enjoy and finding their work meaningful and significant. And what is certain to block the achievement of this goal? The dreaded burnout. Read the Blog
Preventing Depression Among Lawyers
Kevin O’Keefe, CEO and founder of LexBlog, writes, “Having personally experienced the lows of depression and the positive energy that comes from blogging and social media, I have to believe the effective use of social media could prevent depression for many lawyers.” Read his Blog
Sad Lawyers Syndrome and How to Prevail
Under the pressure and stress of practicing, lawyers can suffer from “Sad Lawyers Syndrome”. What can you do about it? Read the Blog
Should Mental Health Questions Remain on Bar Applications
A resolution that would remove several questions about mental health on bar applications was proposed and discussed last month by the ABA’s House of Delegates. Read the News
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