For many in the legal profession, the idea of healthy living is an aspiration and not a reality. The stress of work, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and a poor diet can lead to burnout and the inability to function at the office.

Some lawyers have developed eating disorders, while others have turned to alcohol and drugs as a way to cope with the day-to-day stress of the profession - running the risk of addiction issues, disciplinary actions, and disbarment.

How do we combat stress while making space for healthy living within the legal profession?

Join our panel of authors and editors from the recently published The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession for how the legal profession can encourage unhealthy coping strategies and a “running on empty” mentality - regardless of the risks.

‘Coping Strategies and Lifestyle’ is one of three themes highlighted in the recent Phase II Study on A Healthy and Sustainable Practice of Law in Canada.

Speakers
Courtney Wilson, Partner, Stikeman Elliott

Katherine Cooligan, Founding Partner, Cooligan Yehia LLP

Yadesha Satheaswaran, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Moderator
Andrea R. Jones, Practicing Lawyer, Richmond and CBA Well-Being Subcommittee member