A look at mental health and legal ethics
ABA JOURNAL — Sidley Austin should have seen the signals that something was not right with 42-year-old partner Gabe MacConaill, who died by suicide in 2018, Sharon Nelson argued during a Friday panel at ABA Techshow called “The Intersection of Ethics and Well-Being.”
Read More about A look at mental health and legal ethicsPromoting mindfulness in the legal profession
ABA JOURNAL — The ABA Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession recommends mindfulness and meditation practices. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well-documented and studied: They reduce stress and anxiety, improve attention and memory, and promote self-regulation and empathy.
Read More about Promoting mindfulness in the legal professionSurvey: Young lawyers less interested in law firm partner track
THE INDIANA LAWYER — Career goals of newly recruited associates have changed in the past 15 years, according to Pablo Svirsky, Indianapolis office hiring partner and member of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath’s firmwide hiring committee.
Read More about Survey: Young lawyers less interested in law firm partner trackAlbany Law students selected as Veterans Rights Summer Fellows
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Three Albany Law School students will make an impact on the lives of veterans and their families this summer. Through Albany Law School’s Veterans Rights Summer Fellowship, the students will work with local agencies to advance the legal rights of veterans.
Read More about Albany Law students selected as Veterans Rights Summer FellowsAlbany Law announces class of 2020 public service hours and honors
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Every year, Albany Law School celebrates the public interest and pro bono work of the graduating class. The effort is organized by The Justice Center, which administers the pro bono program. The Justice Center also operates the law school’s in-house clinics, which provide free legal services to eligible Capital Region residents and offer…
Read More about Albany Law announces class of 2020 public service hours and honorsArizona State University Law professor Chad Noreuil shares well-being advice for law students
THE NATIONAL JURIST — With so many benefits, why wouldn’t you take time throughout your day to just . . . breathe? Law school can be tough, but it’s a lot easier if you go through it one focused breath at a time.
Read More about Arizona State University Law professor Chad Noreuil shares well-being advice for law studentsUniversity of Arkansas Law celebrates graduates with virtual toast
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS — The law school commencement ceremony, originally scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, was replaced with an online toast to recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2020. As planned, at the designated time and date, the class’ elected student speaker gave remarks.
Read More about University of Arkansas Law celebrates graduates with virtual toastBrooklyn Law Pandemic Employment Clinic provides assistance to New Yorkers affected by COVID-19
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Under the supervision of Professor Minna Kotkin, director of the Law School’s Employment Law Clinic, students will have the opportunity to serve clients in the community, particularly freelancers, gig workers, and those not normally eligible for unemployment insurance.
Read More about Brooklyn Law Pandemic Employment Clinic provides assistance to New Yorkers affected by COVID-19Brooklyn Law student Alexandra Lenczewski creates miniature graduation ceremony for colleagues
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Lenczewski spent three days crafting a flag for every member of the Class of 2020, complete with tiny graduation caps and champagne bottles for the post-ceremony celebration. The video was first shared by ABC News, and garnered more than 50,000 views on its Facebook page alone. It since has been featured by NBC News, Good…
Read More about Brooklyn Law student Alexandra Lenczewski creates miniature graduation ceremony for colleaguesA look at UC Davis Law’s First-Generation Advocates Program
UC DAVIS — As part of this commitment, King Hall is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds. Under the direction of Dean Johnson, King Hall’s First Generation Advocates program was created to promote diversity and maximize the academic, professional, and personal success of students who are the first from their families to earn…
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