Lawyer Well-Being and The Importance of Social Connection:
Leading with Values & Compassion in the Legal Field
Friday, March 21st, 2025, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.
In-Person Event: CORRECTED ADDRESS: Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse,
405 E 8th Ave, Eugene
Networking Social Cosponsored with Oregon Women Lawyers: 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.,
Gratitude Brewing, 540 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
CLE Credit: 1 Mental Health/Substance Use (pending)
Presented by Kirsten Blume, OAAP
The 2017 National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being demonstrates that lawyers experience stress,
anxiety, depression, and problematic substance-use more frequently than non-lawyers. Research also
indicates that being a lawyer is the loneliest profession. The adversarial nature of the legal field
alongside burnout and challenges in work settings or with difficult opposing counsel can add to levels of
stress. Important antidotes to these issues can include social connection, reflecting on and finding
congruent alliance with one’s own values, learning to set and respect boundaries, and finding ways to
communicate with compassion within work settings. In our profession it is more important than ever to
take care of one another, align with our values, build our social connectedness, communicate to
understand, and cultivate authentic relationships.
Lawyers who attend this 60-minute presentation will:
• Increase awareness of the challenges lawyers face related to stress, anxiety, depression,
substance use, and loneliness;
• Increase awareness of issues related to burnout, vicarious trauma, and challenging work
settings; and
• Learn protective factors related to social connection, setting boundaries, aligning values,
mindfulness, and communicating with compassion.
Networking Social
ONLD and OWLS are co-hosting a networking social that will follow the CLE seminar.
When: Friday, March 21, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Where: Gratitude Brewing, 540 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
We hope to see you there!
Registration:
This seminar is free but registration is required. Click here to register.
Note: Please make sure to click “Register” then click on “View Cart” at the top right of your
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receive an automated email confirmation and receipt then you did not register correctly, contact
the CLE Service Center for assistance.
For registration questions please contact the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or
[email protected].
