Attorney well-being is essential for maintaining a healthy, balanced, and sustainable legal career. This channel offers resources and learning opportunities designed to help attorneys manage stress, and prioritize mental and emotional health. Explore the channel to gain practical tools and strategies that support both your professional and personal well-being.
Law school is daunting. With few exceptions, however, a student who has committed to gaining a legal education should strongly consider working through the challenges. Our speakers will share their experiences in working with thousands of law students, through their trials and tribulations, to successful endings and careers.
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The April 17th “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by member of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Ann Lapinski. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
Lawyers are trained to push through — to perform under pressure, meet impossible deadlines, and never show weakness. But what happens when the body and mind reach their limit — and willpower is no longer enough? In this powerful, high-impact session, Hayat Yussuf draws on her unique background in both corporate leadership and trauma-informed clinical … Continued
The April 10th “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by friend of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Steven Knowlton. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
The April 4th “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by member of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Ann Lapinski. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
The April 11th “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by friend of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Steven Knowlton. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
The May 2nd “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by friend of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Steven Knowlton. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
The May 9th “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by member of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Ann Lapinski. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
The May 18th “Mindful Moments” session was facilitated by friend of the Committee on Attorney Well-Being, Steven Knowlton. This program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation.
Are you ready to uncover your money tale and learn why it’s essential for your financial well-being? Join us for this compelling webinar and embark on a journey of financial self-discovery. This program supports NYSBA’s “8 Pillars of Attorney Well-Being” addressing Financial Wellness. Sandi Bragar, CFP and Cammie Doder, MBA, leaders from Aspiriant Independent Wealth … Continued
For decades, NYSBA’s Lawyer Assistance has built and maintained a foundation of support for the legal profession. The Attorney Well-Being Program introduces a way to strengthen this foundation by promoting an occupational shift promoting balance. This 1 hour program, hosted by NYSBA’s Attorney Well-Being Program Manager, Jennifer Clayton, will introduce members to the Eight Pillars … Continued
Law school is daunting. With few exceptions, however, a student who has committed to gaining a legal education should strongly consider working through the challenges. Our speakers will share their experiences in working with thousands of law students, through their trials and tribulations, to successful endings and careers.
Are you feeling the pressure of final exams? The Attorney Well-Being Program partnered with Assisting Professor at Albany Law, Michael Wetmore, Esq. to discuss how to manage time effectively while prioritizing self-care. In this session, you’ll learn: Proven study strategies tailored for law school exams Effective time management techniques to stay on track How to … Continued
In honor of Well-Being Week in Law, the weekly co-working group “Finding Focus” welcomed, Olivia Vizachero for a presentation on time management. Olivia, lawyer and life coach admirably known as “The Less Stressed Lawyer”, spent the afternoon providing the group with practical tips on framing our perspective of time and reclaiming control. Email the Attorney … Continued
On August 4th, 2025, The New York State Bar Association welcomed incoming law students to the Attorney Well-Being Program with an online pre-orientation offering. The goal of this program was to introduce incoming law students to the Eight Pillars of Attorney Well-Being with representatives from the Law Education & Early Engagement Subcommittee. We heard from … Continued
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