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Description: Attorneys often represent trauma victims of abuse, crime or other adversity. Lawyers, staff and judges alike may be at high risk of developing compassion fatigue as they are exposed to emotionally charged stories and situations, as well as gruesome and disturbing evidence. Symptoms of vicarious trauma include burnout, PTSD, irritability, difficulties with sleep and concentration, as well as diminished pleasure and interest in activities.
Join Cindy Sharp and Becky Howlett for this timely educational webinar as they explore secondary trauma in the legal field. Case studies of legal professionals who have experienced the adverse effects of vicarious trauma are included. Certified Meditation Instructor and Attorney Becky Howlett will teach and lead mindfulness practices throughout this session.
Attendees will learn:
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How to identify risk factors of secondary trauma
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Common signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma
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Ethical Implications of secondary trauma:
Ø Analysis of MRPC 1.1 – Competence
Ø MRPC 1.3 – Diligence
Ø MRPC 1.4 – Communication
Ø MRPC 8.4 -Misconduct
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Specific steps you can take IMMEDIATELY to manage and avoid the ill effects of compassion fatigue
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Strategies to implement a trauma-informed law practice
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Tips on how to approach a colleague who is exhibiting “the signs”
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How to use mindfulness tools to develop deeper awareness about secondary trauma and reduce stress
Presenter Bios
Cynthia Sharp (CEO of The Sharper Lawyer) works with motivated lawyers seeking to improve the efficiency, profitability and overall well-being of their law firms. She practiced law from 1982 - 2009 and then embarked on a professional speaking and writing career. Ever since, she has served attorneys throughout North America.
Over the past 35 years, Cindy has delivered close to 240 live presentations on behalf of the American Bar Association, 20 state bar associations, and numerous legal, financial and professional groups, as well as private seminars for her law firm clients. In 2019, Cindy was recognized as Trainer of the Year by the ABA’s Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division.
The crowning achievement of Cindy's life came when she became sober from alcohol on Sept. 23, 2009. Since then, Cindy's has devoted every single day to protecting her mental and physical health. Through this journey, she achieved a level of contentment, happiness, and emotional stability that she previously did not know was possible.
Because she could no longer tolerate the stress of a law practice, after almost 30 years as a practicing attorney, Cindy sold her interest to her junior partner at the end of 2009. Since then, she has dedicated more than 10 years helping attorneys build sustainable and stable law firms through The Sharper Lawyer.
After (virtually!) meeting kindred spirit Becky Howlett amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Cindy and Becky quickly discovered they had both cultivated meditation practices to reclaim and maintain their overall health and well-being. Together they founded legalburnout.com dedicated to helping legal professionals succeed by applying mindfulness principles to all areas of their lives. By opening sharing their personal stories and promoting stress resilience strategies, they hope to help others in the legal field avoid the burnout, depression, anxiety, and addiction that they each struggled with for much too long.
Cynthia lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Mark H. Gallant and their dog, Rocky, and cat, Jackson.
Rebecca Howlett (she/they) is an attorney, legal educator, and certified Contemplative Practices Teacher committed to promoting well-being in the legal field and beyond. After graduating from KU Law cum laude with a Tribal Lawyers Certificate in 2014, Becky focused her career on Indian Country advocacy, developing an expertise in federal Indian law and policy. Becky’s experience emphasizes relationship building, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and program development, including delivering educational seminars and trainings re: cultural competency, implicit bias, and attorney well-being.
Becky’s attorney-wellness advocacy began after struggling with depression, anxiety, and burnout as a law student and practicing attorney. In 2020, she co-founded legalburnout.com to help legal advocates effectively manage stress, cultivate healthy work environments, and prevent burnout. As Director of Attorney Well-Being, Becky has led live meditations for over 3,500 attorneys in the United States and Canada.
Becky received her Contemplative Practice Teacher certification from the Nature Center for Meditation in September 2020 after completing 550 hours of study and training. Becky is formally certified to teach a variety of contemplative practices, including mindfulness meditation, breathwork, and many other evidence-based tools and techniques.
Becky lives in Kansas City where she loves singing, spending time in nature and spoiling her two Siamese cats, Phineas and Casper. She identifies as queer and genderqueer.
 | | Practice Areas: | | Substance Abuse & Mental Illness Awareness | | | Online Media Type: | | Video | | | Production Date: | | 08/03/2023 | | | Level: | | Intermediate | | | Category: | | Standard | | | Duration: | | 1 Hours, 1 Minutes | | | Online Format: | | On Demand | | | Course Type: | | Public |
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| | • | Cynthia Sharp - The Legal Burnout Solution | | • | Becky Howlett - J.D., C.P.T. | The Legal Burnout Solution |
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