Mental Health

International Edition

Vanessa Ford Death: Inquest Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health Debate

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | March 1, 2024

Following the outcome of Monday's inquest, scores of people have taken to social media to discuss what one commenter called a 'toxic culture'.

5 minute read

International Edition

Vanessa Ford: Inquest Into Pinsent Masons Partner Death Spotlights Intense Work Life

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 27, 2024

A coroner's inquest ruled on Monday that Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis'.

6 minute read
International Edition

Pinsent Masons Partner Suffered 'Acute Mental Health Crisis' Before Death, Coroner Says

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 26, 2024

Vanessa Heap, also known as Ford, had consumed "a significant amount of alcohol" prior to her death, according to the coroner.

3 minute read

International Edition

Long Hours, Very Little Research: An Expert View on Law's Wellbeing Problem

By Paul Hodkinson | December 7, 2023

A wellbeing expert explains how the legal industry's toxic mix of intense, long hours combined with a lack of research on its effects can lead to unethical decisions as well as other problems.

12 minute read
International Edition

Just Half of In-House Lawyers Say Company Employees Follow In-Person Work Requirements

By Alex D'Elia | November 9, 2023

A new study by Littler has shown how employers across Europe are responding to workplace changes.

3 minute read
International Edition

World Mental Health Day: Almost Half of Portuguese Legal Professionals Suffer From Anxiety

By Alex D'Elia | October 10, 2023

Isabel Gameiro, a senior lawyer at Morais Leitão, shares her mental health journey from dealing with burn-out to reducing her billable hours quota.

4 minute read
International Edition

Law Firms Risk Creating Culture of Exploitation, Australian Judge Warns

By Christopher Niesche | September 26, 2023

High Court Judge Jayne Jaygot says young lawyers' psychological wellbeing at risk.

3 minute read
International Edition

For In-House Counsel It's All About Relationships, GCs Say

By Christopher Niesche | August 9, 2023

Three high-profile general counsel canvas how they help their teams have more impact outside the legal department.

5 minute read
International Edition

The 1,800-Hour Year: Pipe Dream or Essential for Lawyers' Well-Being?

By Dan Roe | July 27, 2023

An 8 a.m.-to-6 p.m. workday would decrease profit margins by 15% to 20% at top firms. It may also be the only way for law firms to support many attorneys' mental health.

8 minute read
International Edition

Want to Drive an Electric Vehicle? In Australia, Law Firms Aim to Retain Talent With Appealing Perks

By Christopher Niesche | July 5, 2023

The crazed competition for talent at Australian law firms has died down since last year. But firms are now focused on retaining talent.

4 minute read
Corporate Counsel

General Counsels' Role in the Legal Profession's Mental Health Crisis

By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson | February 28, 2024

General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.

8 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Balancing the Scales: A Young Attorney's Guide to Excelling Personally and Professionally

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | February 22, 2024

As young lawyers embark on this long road of trying to figure out how to balance work responsibilities with family obligations and other commitments, many wonder whether it is actually possible to "do it all," like more senior attorneys seem to be able to do.

6 minute read
Law.com

Aetna Hit With ERISA Suit After Minor's Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Denied Coverage

By Riley Brennan | February 14, 2024

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

4 minute read
Corporate Counsel

'You Want to Be Oxygen': How Legal Departments Can Fix Their Isolation Problem

By Trudy Knockless | February 6, 2024

"If I'm going to be an obstruction, if I'm going to make your life more complicated, you're going to avoid me," said Mark Klein, general counsel of Burford Capital.

8 minute read
Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney Claims Law Firm Ruined His Reputation, Drove Him to Drink

By Emily Cousins | February 2, 2024

The alleged vexatious litigation damaged his reputation, and led to the loss of his professional liability insurance, the lawyer claimed. As a result, the attorney allegedly struggled to represent clients and make a living.

4 minute read
Law.com

Massachusetts Court Weighs In on Process Before Involuntarily Committing Defendant for Competency Determination

By Riley Brennan | January 29, 2024

"The court provided guidance that where a person has had an initial clinical evaluation for competency at court, the commonwealth has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that hospitalization is the least restrictive alternative to adequately determine the defendant's competency to stand trial. Now, prosecutors across the state have clear guidance and judges have clarity that they must make clear findings to support those temporary hospitalizations." Norfolk District Attorney's Office spokesman David Traub said.

7 minute read
Law.com

Judge Who Upheld Addiction Claims Gives Thumbs-Down to Social Media's Appeal Attempt

By Amanda Bronstad | January 29, 2024

At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said she planned to reject social media's request to grant interlocutory appeal of her Nov. 14 ruling refusing to dismiss addiction claims.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Should US Law Firms Offer 20% Less Pay for 20% Less Work?

By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024

Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.

9 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Blank Rome Appoints New Phila. Co-Office Leader, Renovates Office

By Amanda O'Brien | January 19, 2024

"We want to make it a workspace people love to come to," incoming Philadelphia office co-chair Matthew Comisky said of the office renovation, which is slated to take place over the next 12 to 18 months.

4 minute read
New York Law Journal

'Long Overdue': NY Executive Budget Would Bolster Mental Health Courts

By Brian Lee | January 19, 2024

The state's initial call for additional supports for New York's mentally challenged in fiscal 2025, including $6.2 million to provide mental health…

4 minute read

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