A recent study found that 1 in 5 lawyers had problematic drinking habits. 1 in 4 lawyers report high level of depression. Lawyering may be harmful to your health and well-being. The impact of stress on legal professionals is not just an issue for individuals - the justice system and clients also suffer when lawyers are under too much pressure. Missed deadlines, waived rights, and misplaced trusts funds are all dangers exacerbated when a professional is also wrestling with person well-being. Lawyers need to take care of themselves, not just for their personal health but also for their clients’ behalf. Building a sustainable legal practice, one that adapts to stressful demands and can handle long term challenges, does not happen overnight. Lawyers need to create processes, communities, and communication strategies that bolster healthy outcomes. Join Clio’s Lawyer-in-Residence, Joshua Lenon, as he explores professional well-being with Jeena Cho, attorney and author of The Anxious Lawyer. In this CLE-accredited webinar, we’ll explore: The current state of well-being in the legal profession Warning signs that can help lawyers monitor their own risk levels Strategies for handling the stress inherent with the practice of law Tools and resources available to lawyers to help with stress reduction

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Resilient Lawyering
Building a Sustainable Legal Practice

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Agenda
• The current state of well-being in the legal profession
– 10 minutes
• Warning signs that can help lawyers monitor their risk levels
– 15 minutes
• Strategies for handling the stress inherent in the practice of law
– 15 minutes
• Tools and resources available tolawyers to help with stress reduction
– 15 minutes
• Questions
– 5 minutes

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Instructors
Joshua Lenon
• Attorney, admitted in New York
• Lawyer in Residence at Clio
• @JoshuaLenon
Jeena Cho
• Attorney, admitted in California
• Author, The Anxious Lawyer
• Podcast, The Resilient Lawyer

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I am Jeena Cho
I am here because I love to help lawyers find a more
joyful and satisfying law practice.
You can email me at hello@jeenacho.com
Hello!

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Be Here

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Rule 3-110 Failing to Act Competently
(B) For purposesof this rule, "competence" in any
legal service shall mean to apply the
1) diligence,
2) learning and skill, and
3) mental, emotional, and physical ability
reasonably necessary for the performanceof such
service.

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The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health
Concerns
Substantial rates of behavioralhealth problems were
found, with 20.6% screening positive for hazardous,
harmful, and potentially alcohol-dependentdrinking.
Hazelden Betty FordFoundation and the American Bar AssociationCommission onLawyerAssistance Programs

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The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health
Concerns
Men had a higher proportion of positive screens, and
also younger participantsand those working in the
field for a shorter duration.
30 years of age or younger lawyerswere more likely
to have to engage in hazardous,harmful, and
potentially alcohol-dependentdrinking.

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The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health
Concerns
28% experienced symptoms of depression
19% experienced symptoms of anxiety
23% experienced stress

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What is Resiliency?1

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Surviving: Ability to bounce back from
adversities

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Thriving: Engaging in intentional practices, routines and habits
that optimize how you feel.

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Impact of Stress on Resiliency
Humans performbest under moderate but
manageablelevels of stress.
What we want to avoid is too much stress or
prolonged “chronic stress.”

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Yerkes-Dodson curve
By Yerkes and Dodson, Hebbian [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons

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How we handle stress
and what we do with it
determinesour resilience
and overall well-being.

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Resilience: Two continuum
What am I doing to manage stress?
What am I doing to optimize my quality of life
and well being?

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Tip #1: Understanding Stress Response

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Let’s talk about the stress response...

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Tip #2: Diffusing the Stress Response

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Stop
Take a breath
Observe
Proceed mindfully

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Tip #3: Practice Mindfulness

22. Present
moment?
What does that mean?

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Do you meditate?
A. Never
B. Occasionally
C. Frequently

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How stressed are you?
A. High stress
B. Moderate amount of stress
C. Low level of stress

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Let’s Practice

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How stressed are you?
A. High stress
B. Moderate amount of stress
C. Low level of stress

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Tip #4: Increasing Self-awareness
‘Bull’s Eye’ values-clarification exercise designed by a Swedish ACT therapist Tobias Lundgren

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Tip 5: Recognizing Thinking Errors

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All-or-Nothing Thinking
Fortune Telling
Catastrophizing
Disqualifying the Positive
Emotional Reasoning
Thinking Errors
Labeling
Mind Reading
“Should” Statements
Unproductive and
Unhelpful Thoughts

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Tip 6: STAY WELL

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STAY WELL
Sleep: 6-8 hours p/night
Take breaks:give your mind and body a rest!
Allies: spend time w/ people who love you
Yoga: Yoga, mindfulness, deep breathing
Well-balanced meals
Exercise:20~30 minutes p/day
Let go
Laugh

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Tip 7: Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

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Tip 8: Managing Difficult Conversations — Support & Understanding

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The process for Authentic Communication
1. Observation: When you_____ (state your observation)
2. Feeling: are you feeling_____ (guess the emotion)
3. Need: because you need_____ (guess the need)?
4. Request: Would you like (me, him, her, them) to (specific
action)_____?

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Tip 9: Defining Common Missions, Values and Goals

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Tip 10: Increase Diversity

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Get a sample chapter of The Anxious Lawyer book!
theanxiouslawyer.com/download/

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RESOURCES FOR RESILIENCY

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A Little Help From Friends
1. Lawyer Assistance Programs
2. Co-Counsel Options
3. Extra Autonomous Hands
4. On Demand Help

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Lawyer Assistance Programs
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/lap_programs_by_state.html

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Co-Counsel Options
Clio’s Co-Counsel feature let’s you share a case file
with a colleague for free.

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Clio’s Co-Counsel

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Clio’s Co-Counsel

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Extra Autonomous Hands

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Standin.is

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InvoiceSherpa

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On Demand Help

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Any questions ?
You can find me at
hello@jeenacho.com
www.jeenacho.com
Thanks!

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Credits
Special thanks to all the people who made and
released these awesome resourcesfor free:
Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
Photographs by Unsplash

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Thank You
Joshua Lenon
joshua@clio.com
@JoshuaLenon
Linkedin.com/in/joshualenon