Effective and Ethical Management of Work-Related Stress for Attorneys

Work-related stress is a daily feature in the life of a lawyer, especially a young lawyer. Poorly managed, stress may adversely affect you professionally and ethically, as well as personally. Yet, many believe that stress is more akin to an "occupational hazard" to be survived rather than something that not only can be actively managed, but can, in fact, become growth enhancing.

In this program, Joel G. Kosman, a lawyer and psychotherapist working primarily with lawyers, examines the many professional and ethical implications of poorly managed work-related stress, including a close look at a recent study published by the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and a review of the relevant ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Designed with the circumstances of more junior lawyers particularly in mind, Mr. Kosman provides key insights into the "stressed out" brain and details a concrete, individualized path to follow to improve how attorneys respond to work-related stress. Step-by-step, he shows you how to develop a deeper understanding of your "stress cycles" and how to use that understanding to alter your behavior and thinking to promote a healthier response to the intense challenges of being a lawyer.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the professional and ethical implications of poorly managed work-related stress, with a particular focus on junior attorneys
2. Develop a deeper understanding of your own "stress response," and acquire a systematic method to effectively manage your work-related stress
3. Implement general strategies to respond in a healthy manner to the intense challenges of being a lawyer
   

This webinar is for educational and informational purposes only, it does not constitute medical or mental health advice, and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, mental-health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.