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Thriving in the Legal Profession: Overcoming Burnout, Fostering Well-Being, and Building a Sustainable Practice

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Price

$125 for Member Rate 5yrs +
$105 for Member Rate up to 5 yrs

119 minutes

Date Published

October 18, 2025

Publisher

Rhode Island Bar Association

Subjects

Ethics

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Summary

Speaker Heidi Alexander, Esq., Executive Director of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being

Description: The legal profession is facing a well-being crisis, with lawyers reporting all-time high levels of burnout, many of whom are considering leaving the profession altogether. Additionally, rates of mental health concerns and suicide are higher than the general population, and when left unaddressed and unmanaged impact lawyers’ ability to fulfill their professional duties. As the late Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants stated, “The health of our legal system depends on the health of the legal profession, and the health of the profession depends on the health of our lawyers.” This program will explore both systemic and individual solutions to promote well-being, set boundaries, and foster a sustainable legal culture that prioritizes civility, inclusion, and balance.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the latest research on lawyer burnout, mental health, and substance use.

Recognize the impact of technology, constant connectivity, and the pressure to always be available.

Learn practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing stress, and integrating work-life balance.

Explore ways to foster civility, inclusion, and create community within the legal profession.

Examine national and local efforts to create healthier, more sustainable legal workplaces.

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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files

Thriving in the Legal Profession H Alexander Video Replay

Downloadable Files

Thriving in the Legal Profession Slides

Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

Technical Requirements
You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.