As conversations about attorney wellbeing continue to be relevant within the legal profession, mindfulness practices have been adopted by law firms, bar associations, and wellness initiatives as tools for stress management and resilience. In this New York Law Journal article, I examine a less frequently discussed issue: the ways mindfulness can sometimes be misapplied within legal settings—not only by individual attorneys, but at an organizational level as well. The article explores how mindfulness, when used primarily to suppress discomfort or tolerate unhealthy workplace dynamics, can inadvertently reinforce conflict avoidance and emotional disengagement.
Link to Article: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/06/01/mindfulness-and-its-misuse-in-the-legal-arena/
Published 6/1/2020 in New York Law Journal: Mindfulness and Its Misuse in the Legal Arena