Healthy Lawyers

Clifford Law Offices sponsored a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar focused on lawyer well-being and sustainable performance. The CLE, High Performance Without Burnout: Practical Well-Being Strategies for Lawyers, was presented by Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and founder of Erin Clifford Wellness. Today’s legal workforce faces sustained pressure. Chronic stress and burnout increasingly influence productivity, engagement, retention, client service, and overall firm performance. In a profession built on sound judgment, precision, and…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, joined a panel of speakers at Stronger Together: Supporting Women in the Legal Profession on April 23, 2026, at Roosevelt University in Chicago. The program, hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges’ Association, features leading women in law who support and empower one another through shared experiences, mentorship, and professional community. The session “Thriving in…

Erin Clifford, Partner and Managing Director of Clifford Law Offices, spoke to a packed room of law students and lawyers as part of the inaugural First Generation Mentorship Kickoff Reception sponsored by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation on November 6. “Top 10 Strategies for the Legal Profession to Reimagine Wellness” was the title of her talk held at Hinshaw & Culbertson, which provided practical strategies to support mental health, balance, and resilience while shaping a healthier…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Award. This recognition honors women who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession through leadership, service, and mentorship. Candidates include elite women who have fostered growth in a given field, demonstrated future potential, or transcended traditional mentoring to establish new pathways for women. The annual awards ceremony…

Erin E. Clifford, Managing Director of Clifford Law Offices and wellness coach and consultant, presented a free one-hour continuing legal education (CLE) webinar program on Thursday, June 12, 2025. “Reimagining Wellness for Lawyers – Strategies to Thrive at Work and Life” examined how to redefine wellness by approaching it through a more holistic, self-compassionate lens. Specifically, lawyers learned how to lead a more harmonious life by building resilience and establishing clear boundaries. Lawyers also explored…

Erin Clifford, managing director at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant and coach at Erin Clifford Wellness, has published her first book, “Wellness Reimagined: A Holistic Approach to Health, Happiness and Harmony,” now available to purchase at all major book retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Books-A-Million, Bookshop, and Simon & Schuster. Released on May 6, 2025, the book debuted on USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Booklist in its first week and climbed into the…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, will be speaking at an American Bar Association webinar entitled “Practical Tips for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being in the Practice of Law.” An advocate for improving wellness in the legal profession, Erin Clifford is part of a roundtable discussion that will explore practical strategies to enhance mental health, build resilience, and improve well-being in one’s professional practice. Joining…

Clifford Law Offices is committed to supporting the legal profession and growing the reach of legal education through active involvement in organizations. Our attorneys regularly share thought leadership in their respective practice areas at dozens of continuing legal education events each year. Throughout 2024, several of the firm’s attorneys participated in multiple educational events sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), the largest legal association in Illinois and a leading education resource for Illinois…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant, presented a continuing legal education program for the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) on January 21, 2025, titled “New Year. New You. New Ways to Think About Wellness in 2025.” In the program, Erin discussed how wellness has evolved post-pandemic and offered tangible strategies for achieving a healthier lifestyle. Clifford was joined by a multi-generational panel that discussed their approach to wellness in the profession….