Join the Movement for Culture Change in the Legal Community The legal profession is a noble and important part of the fabric of our society. It serves the vital function of maintaining the balance between a society and the individual. I am grateful to be... Derek Lacroix, KC
Free, Anonymous Resources to Support Your Mental Wellness The Law Society of British Columbia has implemented a number of changes in recent years to increase and address mental wellness in the legal profession. As a top priority for the organization, the... Law Society of British Columbia
The Challenges Mental Health Initiatives May Pose to Neurodivergent Lawyers Neurodiversity is the idea that there are natural variations in how individuals’ brains operate. In 2021, Haley Moss, an autistic lawyer based in Florida, put out a book in conjunction with... Simon A. Margolis
The State of Mental Health Among Lawyers Early last fall, I logged onto my LinkedIn account to find my feed inundated with posts sharing commentary about one story: the tragic death of Vanessa Ford, a partner at Pinsent Masons, a big law... Roshni R. Veerapen
Suicidal Ideation Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, there is help available. Anonymous
Increase Longevity and Joy in the Practice of Mediation Practising mediation is taxing. It requires attentiveness to the conflict’s emotional depth, navigating legal complexities and attunement to power dynamics. Juggling these demands, while... Shelina Neallani & Yuki Matsuno