EMPOWERING LAW FIRMS: FACILITATION

Challenges within the legal profession.

The legal industry is renowned for its challenges, making it a demanding profession. Lawyers face a myriad of pressures, such as:
- a demanding workload and long work hours;
- a high degree of responsibility, scrutiny, and pressure to perform;
- the competitive nature of the industry;- the high stakes of legal outcomes;
- the demanding expectations from clients and employers;
- the significant repercussions that mistakes can have;
- the emotional and ethical complexities of their cases;
- the adversarial nature of legal proceedings.​

These pressures and more contribute to an environment where stress, burnout, a fear of failure, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, feelings of isolation, substance abuse, and mental health issues are common.  

Resilience culture flaws.

Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep moving forward despite challenges. Cultivating resilience often involves developing self-awareness, practicing self-care, and building a strong support network to lean on when times get tough. However, for many lawyers, the unchecked pressure to thrive can result in toxic resilience—the pattern of enduring stress to the point of self-neglect. These lawyers are told and tell themselves to be tough, dig deep, persevere, and just “suck it up” at all costs. And they do. They force themselves to adapt to not only difficult, but sometimes toxic environments. And when they struggle to adjust with a smile on their face, they’re left with feelings of inadequacy and shame. Resilience and grit culture can impose a heavy burden on individuals who are already over-burdened.

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I’m passionate about advocating for a movement to change our working environments and culture to prioritize well-being and career longevity. I want to help create a healthier, more sustainable legal industry where lawyers can thrive both personally and professionally.  I want the same for all professionals in demanding careers. I want you to be well.

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My vision.

As a lawyer and well-being advocate, I’ve participated in and promoted initiatives aimed at improving the personal and professional lives of legal professionals.  I've advocated for reasonable workload expectations and for the implementation of wellness programs within corporations and law firms, which can include access to physical and mental health professionals, stress management resources, flexible working arrangements, and mentorship and peer support networks.  I have used all of these resources to build a rewarding practice and career. ​

I work with organizations to help their people flourish. My vision is to create healthy and supportive working environments where individuals can explore their strengths and challenges, develop strategies to fulfill their potential, and be well in the process. Working closely with management and HR teams, I help develop customized wellness initiatives that meet the unique objectives of your organization.