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In Focus: Lawyer Well-Being

Background

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.
Overview - Lawyer Well-Being

Other Resources

ABA/Bloomberg Law Lawyers' Manual on Professional Conduct
ABA COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
Report from the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being
ABA Commission on Disability Rights Survey of Mental Health Provisions in State Bar Exams
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Character & Fitness Survey
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
Firm Wellbeing survey

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BLAW Analysis

ANALYSIS: Trouble Disconnecting? Put Down Your Phone After Hours
ANALYSIS: Attorney Well-Being Declines, With Burnout on the Rise
ANALYSIS: Lawyers Report Surprisingly Low Substance Abuse Rate
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Understanding Your Roles & Tools

Model Surveys

Checklist - Best Practices for Implementing Employee Surveys
Form - Employee Well-Being Assessment
Form - Employee Benefits Assessment
Form - Employee Engagement & Career Development Assessment

Professional Perspectives

The Job Was a Perfect Fit & I Wasn’t Considered
Wellness-Focused Retirement & Avoiding Substance Overuse
Tips for Working Parents Practicing During a Pandemic
Self-Care Will Save Your Life & Your Practice
Combating Stigma Around Diseases
Lawyers Confront Addictions During Pandemic
GC Tips on Leading in the Remote Workplace
Optimizing Lawyer Stress Response
Building Resilience in the Legal Profession
Finding Better Alternative Careers After Covid
Strategies to Foster Inclusion During Covid-19
How to Pull Off a Career Pivot
Why Lawyers are the Most Impaired Professionals
Tips for Navigating Social Isolation
Well-Being & Stress Resiliency During Covid
Social Distancing: The Future for Lawyers Working Remotely
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Addressing Physical & Mental Health Issues

Form - Disability Accommodation Policy (Annotated)
Flowchart - ADA Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Process
Form - Paid Sick Leave Policy
Checklist - Developing a Family & Medical Leave Policy
Chart Builder - Disability Discrimination
Chart Builder - Paid Sick Leave
Chart Builder - Family & Medical Leave
Practical Guidance: Disability Discrimination & Accommodation
Practical Guidance: Employee Leave
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Handling Substance Use & Treatment

Form - Drug & Alcohol Use & Testing Policy
Form - Marijuana Use Policy
Checklist - A Whole Employer Approach to the Opioid Epidemic
Checklist - Drug-Free Workplace Act Compliance
Chart Builder: Rehabilitation Programs
Practical Guidance: Employee Drug & Alcohol Testing
Practical Guidance: OSHA Compliance
Chart Builder - Drug & Alcohol Use
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Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

Perspective - Building Supportive Workplaces for Employees of Color
Overview - Setting the Tone at the Top
Form - Respect in the Workplace Policy
Overview - Employee Resource Groups
Checklist - Effective Sexual Harassment Prevention Program
Checklist - Building an Inclusive Workplace for Transgender Employees
Form - Gender Transition Policy
Checklist - Developing EEO Policies (Annotated)
Checklist - Best Practices for Preventing Sexual Harassment
Form - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Form - Anti-Harassment Policy
Practical Guidance: Employee Handbook Toolkit
In Focus: Gender Identity Discrimination
Practical Guidance: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
In Focus: Sexual Harassment
Practical Guidance: Sexual Harassment
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