Mental health problems have long been a prevalent issue amongst both law students and practicing lawyers, but have things gotten better as the profession has sought to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding these concerns? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Patrick Krill for a broad discussion on legal field mental health and his extensive research and wo ... Show More
Oct 26
What do we know about the first woman judge in the United States? | Modern Law Library
When Tracy Thomas first joined the faculty of the University of Akron School of Law, the dean assumed she must know all about their local heroine, Judge Florence Allen. "She was literally staring at me from my classroom," says Thomas. "There was a picture of Florence Allen on one ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 21
What 250 Years of the Rule of Law Asks of Today's Lawyers – 2026 ALPS Bar Leaders Retreat | On the Road with Legal Talk Network
As Virginia marks 250 years since its lawyers helped shape American democracy, Susan Bradford Tarley, President of the Virginia State Bar, is framing her term around what that legacy still demands of the profession today. A real estate and business law partner at Tarley Robinson ... Show More
34m 12s
Mar 2025
Episode 47: How Can We Change the Culture of Mental Health in the Legal Profession? | Monday Legal
In this episode of Monday Legal Podcast, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Aline Von Duering, Attorney at Law and Of Counsel at Bonnard Lawson, to discuss the groundbreaking "Agents of Change" initiative.Mental health challenges in the legal industry are at an all-time high, with law ... Show More
7m 17s
Feb 2022
Fighting the stigma of mental illness, with Patrick Corrigan, PsyD
Despite how common mental illness is, people with mental illness often keep their diagnosis a closely guarded secret in the face of widespread stigma and discrimination. Patrick Corrigan, PhD, editor of APA’s journal Stigma and Health, discusses where this stigma comes from, how ... Show More
32m 30s
Apr 2024
Mental Health Literacy Can Change Lives - and Careers
There was a time when everyone masked their mental and emotional struggles at work; or worse, didn’t even know that what they were experiencing might be anxiety, depression, or something similar. In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele first speaks with Kent Coules, co-publisher ... Show More
55m 48s
Nov 2023
159. How Can Emotional Intelligence Transform Your Legal Practice?
<p>In this podcast episode, Gary discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the legal profession. He explains how emotional intelligence can enhance decision-making, improve communication skills, and foster empathy, which are all crucial for success in the legal field. ... Show More
29m 13s
May 2024
Why Proactive Mental Health is the Key to Happiness
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Paula Allen, Senior Vice President of Research, Analytics, and Innovation at TELUS Health.</p><p>Paula shares her journey from starting as a clinician to becoming a pivotal leader in corporate mental health advocac ... Show More
44m 58s