Amid increasing attention towards mental health within the legal profession, a recent Canadian survey has revealed that half of the in-house counsel respondents have observed a rise in stress and anxiety over the previous year. This reflection of the legal professionals’ mental health state comes in light of amplified responsibilities and heavier workloads for in-house counsels, raising concerns about attorney burnout and wellness issues.
Simultaneously, there has been a continued escalation in demand for in-house legal services, with predominant focus areas being data privacy, risk and compliance, contract management, and dispute resolution and litigation. These findings are brought forward by the third annual Canadian In-House Counsel Report published by the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association and Mondaq.
For a more comprehensive understanding of these findings, the original report can be accessed here. Please note, however, that the article is behind a paywall.