Despite being widely acknowledged, the issue of stress in corporate law has proven extremely difficult to combat or even talk about, owing largely to the perception that leaders in the profession still regard the mental health conversation with contempt.
But the death of Vanessa Ford has sparked renewed debate over how corporate law firms should confront this deep-seated issue. A new series by Law.com International attempts to help destigmatize the topic and show the industry how those in charge are as susceptible as anyone to high stress, low moods and trauma.
