Massachusetts Lawyers: Signs of Burnout and Depression Increase in Recent Study
A new study by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and NORC at the University of Chicago reveals that Massachusetts lawyers struggle…
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COVID-19 Pushes Law Firm Mergers to a Record Low
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed law firm mergers to a record low in the second quarter as the sector struggles…
Why Are Some Lawyers Unhappy?
If you are an unhappy lawyer who feels trapped by the "twin bonds of money and status" in the legal…
Lawyers Reveal True Causes of Mental Health Struggles Beyond COVID-19
While most of the country is grappling with “COVID-19 anxiety,” lawyers and other legal professionals are not immune to the…
Are You a Builder or Destroyer in Your Organization?
Summary: There are those that add to an organization and those that live to break it down. Discovering which one…
Law Student Found Dead at Penn Law
Summary: The state of Pennsylvania is dealing with the death of another student this month. This time the student was…
Top 3 Things That Lead to Lawyer Happiness
Summary: Forbes listed three of the top things lawyers need to find happiness with their work. One of the biggest complaints…
Study Finds Successful Lawyers More Likely to Be Depressed
Summary: A new study found a correlation between lawyer's success and deterioration of their mental health. Some mistakenly believe that success…
Depression Dominates Legal Industry, Starting at Law School
Summary: Depression and suicide emerge in law students at a higher rate than any other field but the causes and…
One in Three Attorneys Are Alcoholics
Summary: A new study found that attorneys are more likely than surgeons to have problems with alcohol. If you look…
Study Says Lawyers Have Worst Mental Health Amongst All Professions
Summary: Lawyers are reportedly the most depressed professionals. If you've ever felt like the living embodiment of a poop emoji…
Prominent Law Firm Partner Commits Suicide by Train
Summary: During the Christmas holiday, a partner of Aaron & Partners committed suicide by walking in front of a train.…