During the first week of May, to celebrate Lawyer Well-Being Week, the CBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee hosted a series of free events for CBA members that took place on each weekday between noon and 1:00 p.m.
Well-Being Week commenced on Monday, May 2, with a meditation session hosted by instructor Siena Loprinzi, a lifelong yoga practitioner, ayurvedic yoga therapist, herbalist, and yin yoga and meditation teacher.
On Tuesday, May 3, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) Executive Director David Williams provided an overview of the substance abuse issues facing the legal community. He discussed common signs of impairment and the challenges attorneys face when they consider seeking help. Attorney Williams emphasized that LCL provides free and confidential support for attorneys seeking aid with substance abuse issues.
Khemara Sical hosted “Unlocking High Performance: Cultivate Employee Wellbeing, Increase Energy and Resilience” on Wednesday, May 4. Sical’s presentation focused on managing stress and burnout through well-being practices. She taught attendees how to recognize the five signs that your body needs an energy boost, learn quick fixes to raise energy levels when working on a deadline, create boundaries to help increase mental and physical energy, and to regularly include self-care time into a schedule.
On Thursday, May 5, Siena Loprinzi followed up on her meditation session from earlier in the week by returning to lead participants in a one-hour yoga session.
The last event of Lawyer Well-Being Week, which took place on Friday, May 6, focused on the importance of proper nutrition in healthy living and was led by registered dietician Sara Soyeju. Soyeju’s presentation centered on building sustainable healthy behaviors and utilizing positive psychology to gain long-term success in improving diet and overall well-being. We thank everyone who participated in these events and helped to make this year’s Lawyer Well-Being Week a success.
Access the CBA’s full list of well-being resources.