Stress, long hours, and intense competition have given rise to a mental health crisis in the legal industry. The tragic passing of Vanessa Ford, a partner at law firm Pinsent Masons, brings this issue under stark spotlight. It underscores the urgency for collaborations within the profession to address this vital concern.
A discussion has been scheduled by Law.com to address this critical topic and delve deeper into the systemic issues plaguing the legal profession. You are invited to contribute to this conversation on March 14 at 11:00 ET. Joining the panel for this discussion will be Paula Davis, Founder, Stress & Resilience Institute; Patrick R. Krill, Principal & Founder, Krill Strategies; Paul Hodkinson, Editor-In-Chief, Law.com International, ALM; Gina Passarella, SVP Content, ALM; Patrick Fuller, Chief Strategist, Legal, ALM; and David Gialanella, Editor-in-Chief, Business of Law and The American Lawyer, ALM.
Alongside this open discussion, the 2024 ALM Survey On Mental Health In The Legal Industry is now live and the insights garnered from it will provide a crucial snapshot of the mental health landscape within the profession.
For more information and to register for the webcast discussion, refer to the official announcement. To learn more about the tragic incident that sparked this discussion, refer to the original article from Law.com.