Mindful Lawyering Episode 5 – Intro & Dimensions of Attorney Well-Being

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This episode of the New York City Bar Association comes to you from the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee. Host Scott Mason and committee Chair Aimee Latorre delve into the dimensions of wellbeing, Aimee’s personal journey with mindfulness, and the profession’s current crisis of mental health, attrition, and substance abuse. They also discuss the six dimensions of wellbeing defined by the ABA, and the additional two by the New York State Bar Association. Aimee highlights practical steps individuals and organizations can take to foster a culture of wellbeing and the positive impact it has on ethical and competent legal practice.

If you’re interested in incorporating mindfulness and well-being into your practice, join the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee for a Mindfulness Break, Yoga for Lawyers, or its next Book Club. More information about the committee and its upcoming events is available here: https://www.nycbar.org/committees/mindfulness-well-being-in-law-committee/

Visit nycbar.org/events to find all the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events.

01:14 Personal Stories and Mindfulness Practices

03:10 Challenges in the Legal Profession

07:55 Defining Wellbeing and Mindfulness

08:56 Dimensions of Attorney Wellbeing

21:51 Practical Steps for Improving Wellbeing

25:21 Upcoming Events and Getting Involved

28:44 Conclusion and Meditation