In Focus: Lawyer Well-Being

After two 2016 studies set off alarm bells on the mental health of the legal profession, a small group of lawyers formed a national task force and started a movement to improve the health and well-being of the legal profession. As a result of this movement, there is an increasing amount of resources available for law students, lawyers, and judges who want help dealing with issues ranging from ways to cope with stress to substance use disorders.

Included here are documents from Bloomberg Law's Practical Guidance collection that relate to managing employee rights and needs, including the needs of lawyers seeking assistance with well-being.