Lunchtime Learning CLE
“Recognizing Burnout: Building a supportive legal workplace”
This program is produced by the CCBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Equity (DICE) as part of the DICE CLE Series.
- Sponsors:
- Speaker: Dr. Alexis Kennedy, JD/PhD, is a forensic psychology researcher and professor in the Criminal Justice Department and School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a well-respected expert with more than thirty years working with human trafficking victims, she knows intimately the risks of developing burnout and compassion fatigue. She works with first responders, health care workers, attorneys, and other helping professionals throughout the US and Canada to stay in important but difficult work without sacrificing their own health.
- Summary:
- In the high-pressure environment of the legal profession, stress and burnout are common challenges that can significantly impact both personal well-being and professional performance. This workshop is designed to equip lawyers and support staff with the knowledge and tools to effectively support their colleagues, reduce stress, and recognize the early signs of burnout. We will explore the nature of burnout, share tips for spotting it in yourself and others, and discuss practical ways to support your colleagues. We’ll also look at how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) play a crucial role in how stress is experienced and addressed, recognizing that people from different backgrounds may face unique challenges.
- Objectives:
- Understand the impact of stress and burnout in the legal profession.
- Learn to identify red flags of burnout in yourself and your colleagues.
- Explore the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in experiencing and addressing stress and burnout.
- Target Audience:
- Lawyers at all career stages
- Legal support staff
- HR professionals
- Key Takeaways:
- Enhanced awareness of burnout signs and symptoms.
- Practical strategies to support colleagues and reduce workplace stress.
- Insight into the importance of DEI in managing stress and promoting a healthy work environment.
- When: Wednesday, December 4, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Offers: 1.5 AAMH CLE credit (NV)
- Live webcast (via Zoom): FREE for CCBA Members (2024) only
- RSVP to CCBA by 12/2/2024: Complete form below