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Lawyers’ Mental Health Remains In Crisis, But Awareness Is Growing

WebThe proportion of respondents who agreed that their “workplace is a safe environment to raise concerns about mental health and substance abuse” has risen from 40% in 2019 …

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Lawyer Mental Health Crisis: Unveiling 2023 Data, …

WebMental Health in the Legal Profession’s Future: A Mix of Concern and Hope. While many lawyers envision a future within the legal profession, a trend of discouraging loved ones from pursuing a career in law reflects profound …

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Managing Stress As A Lawyer

WebIt’s no secret that lawyers are stressed out, anxious, and struggling with mental health. In the 2022 ALM survey on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, 35% of respondents said they felt depressed, two-thirds reported …

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Mental Health Archives

WebBroadly experienced negative mental health impact. The proportion of respondents who agree that mental health problems and substance abuse are at a “crisis level” in the …

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Depression Archives

WebMental health awareness in the legal profession has become critical, with disturbing statistics spotlighting an escalating crisis. The perceived increase in substance abuse …

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How Stressful is it Being a Lawyer

WebNot only is this bad for your mental health, it also undermines your physical health and productivity. Less sleep often equates to more careless mistakes, which in the long run …

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Minding the Gap, Finding the Bridge, and Taking the Longview

WebThere is, of course, a huge carve out for time off for mental and physical health issues. I am a strong advocate for mental health awareness and am in no way suggesting that …

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Responding to the Pandemic: Resources for Attorneys Working …

WebMental health professionals have offered specific guidance. As ATL recently detailed here, some suggestions by law firm mental health consultant and certified alcohol and drug …

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Introducing Lateral Link’s Newest Team Members

WebAfter earning her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she received a certificate in health law from the nation’s premier health law program, Megan lived and …

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4 Tips For Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis

WebThe panelists repeatedly emphasized how they put the health and well-being of their own lawyers and staff first. Doing everything possible to make sure employees don’t contract …

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What’s Behind The AmLaw 200 Numbers

WebAssociate losses are less indicative of firm health and can easily fluctuate based on business cycles and other unforeseen circumstances. Unless a firm is purposefully …

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Abby Gordon, Author at Lateral Link

WebReal estate lawyers have been consistently in demand in recent years. Even capital markets, a traditionally NY-based practice, is gaining ground in Boston. Salaries …

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Are You Working for a Laggard Firm

WebWe used RPL because this metric best captures the economic health of a firm. To put it bluntly, a top 50 RPL firm can afford to match the Cravath scale. Before relying on our …

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The True Cost of Vacancies: Addressing Lost Profits in Law Firm

WebBy curbing the duration of vacancies, Haistack – Law Firm has a direct, positive bearing on a firm’s fiscal health. The legal industry stands at an inflection point. Persistent vacancies …

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Record-High Demand for Environmental Attorneys

WebRobust demand for environmental attorneys is enabling lawyers with experience in this field to make impressive lateral moves, either to more prestigious firms or to higher-ranked …

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Working Overseas: Asking The Right Questions Before You Move

WebWill I need to switch health insurance plans? The answer is likely yes. It’s important to then look at the terms of the new plan and be sure the benefits are roughly equal to what you …

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Why You Should Build a Relationship with a Recruiter Now

WebJust as you wouldn’t go to a random doctor to address a serious health concern, you shouldn’t assume that all recruiters will be equally effective in helping you shape your …

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11 Questions to Ask During Your Legal Interview

WebThis question displays initiative and demonstrates that you are interested in how the firm’s workflow. It demonstrates that you are passionate about the legal field, various areas of …

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Biglaw Compensation Trends: Milbank Pioneers with Associate …

WebIn a landscape of cautious optimism within Biglaw, Milbank has announced an increase in first-year associate salaries to $225,000, setting a new benchmark in legal …

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Is it Better to Be an Equity Partner or Non-Equity Partner

WebThe equity partners of a growing and profitable firm can expect to take home an outsized share of the financial rewards. Holding equity also gives a partner a stronger voice in firm …

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Navigating Compensation Trends in 2023: Ensuring Fair Pay in the …

WebTo accurately assess whether you are underpaid, it is imperative to comprehend the existing compensation landscape for legal professionals. In 2023, Biglaw firms have persistently …

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