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Instant Insights / Big Law’s Mental Health Problem Hits Crisis Level
Following a ground-breaking study two years ago, we know that the mental health and substance abuse problems are higher in the legal profession than elsewhere. In this Instant Insights, we take a close look at the severity of the issue in Big Law and what firms are doing to address it.
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Suicide Blamed in Death of DLA Piper Partner
Bruce Wickersham, a Pennsylvania native whose body was discovered off a Massachusetts marina, was a longtime partner in DLA Piper's Boston office.
Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALMBruce Wickersham, a partner in DLA Piper’s Boston office, was found dead late last month in what authorities called an apparent suicide.
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Meghan Tribe is a reporter covering the changing face of Big Law, from lateral moves and work-from-home programs to diversity initiatives. Contact her at mtribe@alm.com. On Twitter: @TribeMeghan
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