Healthy Lawyers

Clifford Law Offices Offers Free One-Hour Wellness CLE Webinar Accredited in Four States Clifford Law Offices will be sponsoring a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar for lawyer well-being led by Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant and coach. Clifford will present the free one-hour continuing legal education webinar, “Working Wellness: Healthy Solutions for Lawyer Well-Being” on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm CST. “Working Wellness: Healthy Solutions for…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, has joined the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Litigation News magazine board as its new Attorney Health & Wellness columnist. Erin holds her J.D. and is a National Certified Counselor with a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. In this role, she brings her expertise in health and well-being and her passion for helping lawyers develop happier, healthier…

Erin Clifford, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Ethics and Professionalism webinar on April 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Erin will speak on self-care strategies for busy lawyers, offering a half-hour credit for mental health/substance abuse. Other topics covered during the three-hour program include ethical considerations behind attorney advertising and dealing with co-counsel. A partner at the firm, Erin…

Erin Clifford, J.D., M.A., partner at Clifford Law Offices and Certified Holistic Health Coach, gave a presentation at the Chicago Bar Association’s annual Women’s History Month Summit on March 7, 2024. The summit, titled Secrets to Self-Advocacy: Negotiating Compensation and Prioritizing Balance to Achieve Career Success, addressed how women lawyers can advocate for themselves as they negotiate compensation and set boundaries to prioritize well-being. Attendees benefitted from networking opportunities, wellness activities, and interactive sessions constructed…

Erin E. Clifford, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking to the Catholic Lawyers Guild (CLG) on January 25, 2024, on “Incorporate Self-Care into Your Routine to Create Mental Well-Being.” The program will be conducted virtually at the CLG’s Lunch and Learn at noon. The one-hour program available for general CLE credit will focus on lawyers’ boosting their mental well-being through creating more flexible routines and weaving in support…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Founder of Erin Clifford Wellness,  presented at the American Bar Association’s 2023 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in collaboration with Charla Stevens, of Charla Stevens Consulting LLC. Erin’s presentation, #EndtheStigma: Breaking Down Barriers Standing in the Way of Self-Care Stigma, discussed how stress, anxiety, and burnout limit attorneys’ ability to find relief in workplace culture. The roundtable discussion was intended to…

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Clifford Law Offices hosted a Continuing Legal Education program led by Erin Clifford that attracted over 2400 attorneys and legal professionals from across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. Erin’s program titled, “Five Things the Busy Lawyer Needs to Know to Stay Healthy,” explored topics of health, wellness, and mental health that often lead to work fatigue and an imbalanced lifestyle. While Erin has trained with some of the world’s leading experts…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and holistic wellness coach, wrote an article for the American Bar Association (ABA) sharing wellness tips lawyers can take on the road when traveling for business. The legal profession has seen an uptick in business travel lately and many lawyers struggle to maintain their wellness routines on business trips which can take a mental and physical toll. Erin personally understands the demands that come with business travel and…

Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices partner and wellness coach, wrote an article for the American Bar Association titled “Setting Boundaries Can Lead to a Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier Life.” Boundaries are limits and rules that legal professionals set for themselves in life, work, and in relationships. Those who live with boundaries in place enjoy more freedom to live life on their terms which translates to reduced stress levels, increased productivity, and a boost in overall…