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Law is a profession rife with constant demands, whether that be around billable hours, client expectations or meeting firm/organizational markers for success. Lawyers are driven individuals, who often seek a relentless pursuit of productivity and achievement. The result can often be difficulty winding down and switching off (if you get the chance). It’s common for lawyers to feel anxious and can lead to burnout.
The Law Society is hosting a webinar to coincide with Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Mental Health Week. We are pleased to feature Annmarie Carvalho, a former family solicitor turned therapist, trainer and public speaker. She is the founder of TCC, a multi-award-winning therapy, training and coaching agency that specializes in ‘helping lawyers stay sane’. In this webinar, we will explore:
- What is ‘toxic productivity’;
- What contributes to it (clue — the causes are wider than you might think), including targets, the billable time system, approaches to leadership and performance reviews;
- How to create a model within a law firm where productivity and teamwork sit alongside well-being; and,
- Different models internationally for breaking through the toxicity and finding measures of contentment as a lawyer.
Event Details
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. via Zoom Webinar
Register here
While the main presentation will begin at noon, we encourage you to join the webinar at 11:45 a.m. to participate in a mindfulness/breathing exercise presented by Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society.
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