Taming the AI ‘Beast’ Without Losing Ourselves: A Lawyer’s View On AI, Work & Mental Well-Being
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it promises unparalleled efficiency, cost savings and innovation. On the other, it fuels anxiety,...Read more
Moving Beyond Titles & Positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and Embracing a Post-Career Life
Retirement marks a significant transition in life, often accompanied by a shift in identity and purpose.
For many individuals, their sense of self has been closely tied to their professional...Read more
How one lawyer discovered the ‘Boomerang Effect’ of Doing Good
A friend recently observed that lawyers (like many other professions) have the potential to apply their work skills to do good for the community.
He noted that practitioners of the legal...Read more
The Art of Transforming Lawyers into Directors on Receptive Boards
In August, US rental car giant Hertz announced that it is adding two lawyers as board members, a current and a former general counsel of corporations. This is the latest...Read more
Mental Health and Lawyers: An Unspoken Crisis or An Opportunity For Change?
The legal profession, by its nature, is one that is known for its high stress, long hours, and intense competition. These factors often contribute to a higher prevalence of mental...Read more
A Lawyer’s New Year Resolution Working to Overcome Sustainability Fatigue
Now that the year-end festivities are behind us, one should be refreshed, renewed, and reinvigorated to start the new year.
That’s the theory.
For those who are involved in sustainability matters (be...Read more
Lawyers Doing Good in the Community
Lawyers are not always cast in positive light. Often unfairly.
One of William Shakespeare's most famous literacy lines is the sentence from Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2,...Read more
Lawyers, Workplace, Mental Health & Psychological Safety
In 2022, the European Union agency for occupational safety and health (EU-OSHA) conducted its ‘Flash Eurobarometer – OSH Pulse survey’, interviewing over 27,000 employed workers on the phone across all...Read more
Lawyers, Loneliness & Mental Health
In a world that seems more connected than ever, loneliness remains a prevalent silent issue affecting individuals across all walks of life. While technology has brought people closer through digital...Read more
Are Lawyers A Shoo-In for Sustainability?
In their 2021 Focus 15 Report, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) described sustainability as a growing business concern that has become a strategic priority. Much of this increased importance is...Read more