From the Executive Director

• Citation: Vol. 29 No. 2 Pg. 0014
• Publication year: 2023
• Pages: 0014
• Year: 2023
• topic: Business of Law

From the Executive Director Vol. 29 No. 2 Pg. 14 Georgia Bar Journal October 2023

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As we find ourselves, once again, discussing the topics of wellness and resilience, it is worth noting that these subjects are not simply recurring themes, but essential pillars of a sustainable and fulfilling legal career. The demanding nature of our profession often overshadows the importance of maintaining our own wellbeing, making it critical to stay focused on these topics regularly.

Personal reflections on wellness and resilience were recently ignited as part of my attendance at a program designed to promote well-being and make the most of one of the Bar's most valuable benefits. Additionally, encounters and conversations with influential individuals like Dr. William Alexander further underscore the significance of this matter. Then, add to that a recent conversation with a dear friend, focused on how we can go through our days "booked" and unavailable (the literal and secondary meanings), made the topic really hit home.

The Wellness and Practical Skills Institute was held Sept. 21-23 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. It was planned and presented by our Attorney Wellness Committee, supported by our Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency and facilitated by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. I must confess, my primary motivation for attending was in an administrative capacity—to...