The legal field demands precision, composure, and performance under constant pressure—conditions that can take a toll on lawyers and staff alike. Beyond individual burnout, sustained exposure to stress and vicarious trauma can weaken team cohesion, ethical judgment, and firm-wide effectiveness.

This CLE program shifts the focus from personal coping mechanisms to organizational leadership. Participants will explore how chronic stress and trauma impact professional performance, ethics, and client service, and they will gain insight into the principles of trauma-informed lawyering. The program introduces The ABELLA Model—a six-step framework for creating a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being, resilience, and sustainable high performance.

Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will learn leadership and management strategies that enhance team competence, professionalism, and organizational strength. Designed for all members of the legal community, this session is especially valuable for managing partners, firm leaders, and administrators seeking to cultivate a healthier, more resilient legal workplace.