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The last few years have disrupted lawyers’ professional and personal lives. Attorneys may feel like their lives seem out of control, yet they are not alone in feeling the effects of a pandemic, economic downturn, or political divisiveness. Clients are affected too. Attorneys must manage their own emotions while simultaneously being sensitive and responsive to […]

It is no secret that being a lawyer can be incredibly stressful. Trying to manage difficult clients, complex cases, and demanding deadlines while having a life outside of work can feel impossible at times. Left unchecked, stress can have severe impacts on our physical and mental health and on a lawyer’s ability to comply with […]

This course is designed to educate attorneys about secondary traumatic stress and how it can adversely affect the attorney. It is based upon the understanding that working with traumatized individuals is part of many attorney’s professional practices. Indeed, many of us spend considerable time with victims of trauma, either learning their stories in person or […]