Unmasking the high rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout in the legal profession and how to build a sustainable practice.
The legal profession is often marked by high stress, long hours, and intense client demands—factors that can take a significant toll on lawyers' mental health and overall well-being. Without proper support and awareness, these pressures may lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, and substance use issues that can affect both personal and professional performance.
In this CLE webinar, Dan Lukasik, a trial lawyer with over thirty years' experience, a law professor, and a mental health advocate who has given hundreds of presentations at law conferences, law schools, judicial conferences, and corporations throughout the U.S., will discuss his own diagnosis of anxiety and depression, how he learned to cope, and how law firms and others can support legal professionals in coping with mental health challenges and substance abuse problems. Dan will provide a timely and practical discussion on promoting mental wellness and addressing substance-related risks in the legal field.
This program will explore how to recognize early warning signs, implement effective coping strategies, and foster a culture of support within legal organizations. Dan will also examine ethical and professional responsibility considerations, including confidentiality and the duty to maintain competence. Attendees will gain actionable insights to safeguard their well-being and enhance their ability to serve clients effectively.
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Attorney & Mental Health Advocate | New York State Court System
Daniel T. Lukasik, Esq., is a lawyer, law professor, filmmaker, mental health advocate, and the current Judicial Wellness Coordinator for the New York State Unified Court System. Before his appointment to this position, Dan spent thirty years as a trial lawyer, handling cases in both state and federal courts across New York. Dan has delivered 200 presentations across the United States on stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. His work on mental health has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, AARP, CNN, NPR, and many other national publications and social media platforms, as well as in legal publications such as The National Law Journal, Bloomberg, Law360, and the ABA Law Journal. A 1988 graduate of the University at Buffalo, Dan is also a law professor there, where he teaches a course on mental health and well-being in the legal profession. Additionally, he has taught on mental health in the law at Harvard, Yale, and the University of Pennsylvania. Over 20 years ago, after being diagnosed with major depression and anxiety, Dan launched the website 'Lawyers with Depression,' the first of its kind, which has attracted millions of followers.
