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CLE: "Thriving in the Legal Pressure Cooker: How New Lawyers Can Rise to the Top Without Burning Out"

  • Tuesday, February 04, 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Zoom - Will send Zoom Information Closer to Event

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February 4, 2025
NPBA Members: Free
Not yet NPBA Members: $30.00 (1 CLE Credit)

Summary:

This course addresses the critical need for new associates to develop sustainable practices that promote both professional success and personal well-being. Drawing on tenets from the 2017 Lawyer Well-Being Task Force report, and science-backed, people-proven methodologies, participants will learn practical strategies to:

  • Implement effective energy management techniques
  • Fulfill obligations of competence, communication, and diligence
  • Prevent burnout and maintain long-term career satisfaction

Key topics include:

  • Fundamentals of energy management for legal professionals
  • Balancing work demands with essential self-care practices
  • Developing emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments
  • Creating realistic action plans for sustainable work-life integration

Participants will gain actionable tools to enhance their professional performance while safeguarding their mental, physical, and emotional health. This course supports the Virginia State Bar's commitment to promoting lawyer well-being and ethical practice.

Presenter:


Rachel Boehm, PhD Candidate, NBC-HWC

Rachel Boehm, is a leading authority on burnout prevention and sustainable peak performance. She empowers decision-makers to protect themselves and their teams against the tens of thousands of dollars in direct and indirect costs of burnout. Her services include leadership coaching, team training, and culture change initiatives, ultimately enhancing employee engagement, retention, and client satisfaction. She holds a national board certification in health and wellness coaching and is a PhD candidate focused on business psychology and worker well-being. 

Areas of Law:  Attorney Well-Being

Number of CLE hours: 1

Must be present at the start of the CLE program until the end in order to receive credit(s).

Additional Details:
Please contact bar association staff at (757) 622-3152 or email contact@norfolkportsmouthbar.org if you have any questions.