Well-Being Week in Law, May 2-6
You’re invited to join organizations across the legal profession to lead and participate in activities that promote health and happiness across the legal profession.
#wellbeingweekinlaw
Brought to you by . . .
The SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being
Institute for Well-Being in Law | Mindfulness in Law Society | Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers | Committee for Public Counsel Services
And, bar associations . .
Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts | Berkshire County Bar Association | Boston Bar Association | Essex County Bar Association | Franklin County Bar Association | Greater Newburyport Bar Association | Hampden County Bar Association | Hampshire County Bar Association | Hispanic National Bar Association, Region I | Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys Massachusetts | Association of Trial Attorneys | Massachusetts Bar Association | Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association | Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys | Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association | Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association | Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association | South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston | Starting Out Solo | Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts | Worcester County Bar Association
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Journalist and Social Worker, Author of:
CEO of Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
On the Intersection of Mental Health and the BIPOC Community
DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 2: Stay Strong
Physical Well-Being. Striving for regular activity, good diet and nutrition, enough sleep and recovery. Limit addictive substances and seek help for physical health when needed.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Community Coffee Break - A chance to connect and chat with others about well-being with Sheriece Perry (Director, Mass Trial Court, Court Services and Law Libraries Department), Rubby Wuabu (Office of the District Attorney-Middle District), and others TBA. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register.
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Practicing Joy, Gratitude & Awe. Sponsored by the Institute for Well-Being in Law. Register here.
3:00 PM: Daily Meditation with Mindfulness In Law Society (MILS Mindful Monday). Click here to join.
Tuesday, May 3: Align
Spiritual Well-Being. Cultivating a sense of meaning and purpose in work and life. Aligning our work and lives with our values, goals, and interests.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
1:00 - 2:00 PM: What the Worst Day of Your Life Can Teach You: Shifting Your Paradigm of Rejection. Sponsored by the American Bar Association. More info here.
4:00-5:00 PM: 4 Spiritual Practices To Foster Greater Purpose in Your Everyday Life. Sponsored by the Institute for Well-Being in Law. Register here.
6:00 - 7:15 PM: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Eilene Zimmerman, Author of NYTimes article “The Lawyer, the Addict” and “Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy”. REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE.
Wednesday, May 4: Engage and Grow
Career & Intellectual Well-Being. Seeking personal satisfaction, continuous learning and growth in our professional and personal lives, and financial stability. Engaging in creative or intellectually challenging activities that foster ongoing development and monitoring cognitive wellness.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Community Coffee Break - A chance to connect and chat with others about well-being with Deepa Desai (President of SABA GB), Gabriel Cheong (Infinity Law Group), and more TBA. Co-sponsored by the MBA Well-Being Committee. Click here to register.
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Redefining Crisis Management: Supporting Lawyer's Wellbeing by Supporting Client's Wellbeing. Sponsored by the American Bar Association. More info here.
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Writing for Well-Being. Sponsored by the Institute for Well-Being in Law. Register here.
5 PM: Daily Meditation with Mindfulness In Law Society (MILS Wakeful Wednesday). Click here to join.
Thursday, May 5: Connect
Social Well-Being. Building connection, belonging, and a reliable support network. It is contributing to our groups and communities. Below are some things you can do today to start building positive connections.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
9:00 - 9:30 AM: Mindfulness Movement and Self-Compassion at Work with Tracey Meyers, Clinician, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Register here.
1:00 - 2:30 PM: Creativity, Collaboration, and Redefining Success: A Pathway to Wellbeing. Sponsored by the American Bar Association. More info here.
Friday, May 6: Feel Well
Emotional Well-Being. Valuing emotions. Developing an ability to identify and manage emotions for health, to achieve goals, and to inform decisions. Seeking help for mental health when needed.
Link to Suggested Daily Readings, Videos, and Activities
12:00 - 1:30 PM: SPECIAL CLOSING PROGRAM: On the Intersection of Mental Health and the BIPOC Community with Michael Curry, CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE.
