Well-Being Solutions Series

Join our panel of authors and editors from the recently published The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession for a lively discussion about the state of well-being and work-life balance within the legal profession.

‘Work-Life Balance’ is one of three themes highlighted in the recent Phase II Study on A Healthy and Sustainable Practice of Law in Canada. Register for this program.

Presenters

Michael R. Ferguson, Lawyer, Pickell & Ferguson Law

Michael Herman, Partner, Gowling WLG

The Honourable Justice Michele H. Hollins

Moderator: Val Lucas, Deputy General Counsel, Elk Valley Resources and CBA Well-Being Subcommittee Member

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The pressure lawyers put on themselves, on top of the pressure placed on them by the profession, is often unmanageable. Dealing with everything from incivility to a profession that rewards a grind mentality has taken its toll on the mental health of lawyers and legal professionals.

Many say that an overall culture shift needs to take place within the profession. What does that entail? How do we begin to improve conditions in a profession that is traditionally so resistant to change?

Join our panel of authors and editors from the recently published The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession for dealing with the working conditions and the cognitive demands many lawyers face on a daily basis.

‘Working Conditions & Cognitive Demands’ is one of three themes highlighted in the recent Phase II Study on A Healthy and Sustainable Practice of Law in Canada. Register for this program.

Speakers
Beth Beattie, Senior Counsel, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Ryan Middleton, National Practice Group Lead, Dentons

Leena Yousefi, CEO, Family Lawyer & Mediator, YLAW

Moderator
Gwen Cheung, Vice President, Head of Legal, Aviva Canada and CBA Well-Being Subcommittee member

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For many in the legal profession, the idea of healthy living is an aspiration and not a reality. The stress of work, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and a poor diet can lead to burnout and the inability to function at the office.

Some lawyers have developed eating disorders, while others have turned to alcohol and drugs as a way to cope with the day-to-day stress of the profession - running the risk of addiction issues, disciplinary actions, and disbarment.

How do we combat stress while making space for healthy living within the legal profession?

Join our panel of authors and editors from the recently published The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession for how the legal profession can encourage unhealthy coping strategies and a “running on empty” mentality - regardless of the risks.

‘Coping Strategies and Lifestyle’ is one of three themes highlighted in the recent Phase II Study on A Healthy and Sustainable Practice of Law in Canada. Register for this program.

Speakers
Courtney Wilson, Partner, Stikeman Elliott

Katherine Cooligan, Founding Partner, Cooligan Yehia LLP

Yadesha Satheaswaran, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Moderator
Andrea R. Jones, Practicing Lawyer, Richmond and CBA Well-Being Subcommittee member

Thank you to our program sponsors