Wellness: Introduction to Wellness Competence in the Legal Profession

Drawing upon his experience working at a prestigious New York law firm and now as an in-house lawyer at a global media company, Zach McGee discusses professional burnout among lawyers – what it is, how it impacts attorneys in and out of the office, how to spot it and how to address it – to help you recognize signs of stress in yourself and take preventative measures intended to reduce your risk of developing a substance use disorder or becoming clinically depressed. Zach also offers sage advice on how to manage competing obligations that may implicate our duty of competence under the legal ethic rules, and how enhancing personal well-being and adopting strategies for balancing life’s demands can enhance our ability to meet this obligation.