We Are LCL.
Written By LCLMA Executive Director Stacey A. L. Best, Esq. I don’t think myself an expert on issues related to identity, even my own. I am still learning. I am convinced, though, that one’s identity and choice to accept or…
Key New Info on Access to Health Insurance for Solo & Small Firms in MA [Webinar]
Join us to find out how your solo or small law practice can take advantage of a new resource improving access to health insurance from Heidi Alexander, Esq. and Mala Rafik, Esq. with our next installment of Webinars for Busy…
Well-Being Week In Law Kicks Off Mental Health Month in the Legal Profession
Well-Being Week in Law is here, kicking off Mental Health Month with a week of engaging events in the legal profession and a call to action for the month of May and beyond. With stigma surrounding mental health issues…
Countdown to Well-Being Week in Law 2022: Event Schedule for May 2nd – 6th
An engaging schedule of events will be offered the first week of May in celebration of the Institute for Well-Being in Law's 3rd annual Well-Being Week in Law, kicking off Mental Health Month. We've collaborated with the Mass SJC…
Alcohol Awareness Month 2022: Updates for the Legal Profession
April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month. Following news of increased substance use over a year into the pandemic last year during Alcohol Awareness Month, we covered how self-awareness can help us address problematic habits, including alcohol consumption that…
Autism Inclusion Month 2022: Notes for the Legal Profession
April is recognized as Autism Inclusion Month. This post has been updated since its original publication in 2021. Awareness is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of creating more inclusive spaces, which also requires us to listen…
Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31st: Inclusion in the Legal Profession and Beyond (2022)
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender Day of Visibility was created by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, in 2010. As explained in this discussion about visibility and representation from GLAAD, with most media stories…
Standing Against Stigma-Based Accusations and In Favor of Well-Being
LCL Staff Clinician Dr. Jeff Fortgang comments on the Boston Globe's article about Mayor Michelle Wu's mental health having been targeted by online rumors. Rumors about Boston Mayor Michelle Wu being treated for a panic attack and questioning her…
International Women’s Day 2022 – Programs for the Legal Profession
We're highlighting three free key programs recognizing International Women's Day for the legal profession. March 8th at 1:30pm -- INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022: ENDING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORLD OF WORK (ABA) In recognition of International Women's…
Massachusetts Statewide Legal Mentorship Program: Open Registration for April 2022
Lawyers are invited to sign up for the next round of mentorship from the first statewide mentorship program created by the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being. Networking and training are key to career success in any field,…