The Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association has relaunched its Mentorship Program -- the deadline for application is December 18, 2020. The MBLA's mentorship program offers 1-on-1 mentoring between a Black law student and Black attorney. Mentoring pairs meet quarterly to…
Rachel Ramirez Gants, Chief Justice Gants' daughter, accepted the posthumous honor on her father's behalf in a virtual ceremony on November 11, 2020. The American Bar Association's Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs posthumously honored Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief…
Building skills in trauma-informed legal advocacy is key for lawyers practicing in any areas that involve clients who have suffered trauma. We’ve compiled several resources on trauma-informed legal advocacy for the many lawyers whose clients have experienced trauma. Our thanks…
The "traditional" year end holiday season is typically a stressful time for many of us, and 2020 is tougher than ever. The end of the year has been a stressful time of year holiday season for many of us,…
Leonard M. Baynes, the first Black dean of University of Houston Law Center, offers five steps law school deans across the US can take to improve diversity, inclusion, and well-being in a recent ABA Journal article. Read the full…
Feelings of isolation and overwhelm were already common in law school and the legal profession before the pandemic. Focus on they keys to your well-being as we approach an unprecedented winter. While these tips were originally written with law students…
Transgender Awareness Week 2020 runs from Friday, November 13th leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, Nov. 20th. Transgender Awareness Week is an annual event celebrated from November 13th through 19th, with Transgender Day of Remembrance observed…
Feelings of anxiety related to this election season and potential aftermath are pervasive, and can be especially overwhelming for those in the legal profession. This election cycle is a common source of anxiety regardless of party affiliation and voting…
The annual COLAP conference features sessions about leadership in lawyer well-being from a variety of perspectives, and this year will focus on Cultivating Agility and Resilience in Times of Change, in a virtual format for the first time ever. …
National Pro Bono Week runs through October 31st -- and the MBLA is sharing pro bono and volunteer opportunities through its Pledge Drive open until February 15th, 2021. National Pro Bono Week is the last week in October (25…