Replay: The Weight of the Work – Navigating Mental Health, Ethics, and Client Representation
Date: Jul 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $225.00
Non-Member Price: $165126.00
Section Price: $184.00
Areas of Law: Ethics
Earn up to 2.4 credits, including 2.4 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Jennifer Marino Thibodaux, Esq.
- JMT Speaks, LLC
Presenters
- Hon. Laurie C. Poppe, J.S.C.
- Ocean County Superior Court
- Natalya G. Johnson, Esq.
- Assistant General Counsel, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick
- Jessica Lewis Kelly, Esq.
- Special Assistant To the Administrative Director, Administrative Office of the Courts
- Dr. Liz Nissim
- Clinical & School Psychologist, Psychological & Educational Consulting, Livingston
- Maritza Rodriguez, Esq.
- Rodriguez Law Firm LLC, Newark
- Michael S. Stein, Esq.
- Pashman Stein PC, Hackensack
Best of NJICLE Replay
Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on The Weight of the Work – Navigating Mental Health, Ethics, and Client Representation seminar you missed!
The practice of law demands focus, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. But even the most dedicated attorneys can reach a point where the pressures of the profession begin to take a toll. The very traits that drive success such as precision, diligence, and determination, can also contribute to chronic stress, burnout, and diminished well-being. When combined with personal responsibilities, these pressures can quietly erode mental health, impact decision-making, and increase the risk of professional and ethical missteps.
Left unaddressed, this strain doesn’t just affect attorneys, it can compromise client representation and outcomes.
Join the NJSBA and the Supreme Court Committee on Mental Wellness for an insightful and practical continuing legal education program designed to help attorneys recognize, manage, and respond to the weight of their work. This replay will explore the intersection of mental health and ethical obligations, offering strategies to maintain professional competence while safeguarding personal well-being.
In this replay, you will:
- Identify early warning signs of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges in legal practice
- Understand the connection between attorney well-being and ethical compliance
- Learn practical tools to manage stress and maintain clarity under pressure
- Explore resources and support systems available within the legal community
Prioritize your well-being. Protect your clients. Strengthen your practice.
NOTE: This is a previously recorded seminar and does not count as live credits.
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