A Global Dialogue on Legal Wellbeing: Faculty and Agenda Preview

March 6, 2025

AUTHOR Inside Practice

Inside Practice is proud to announce dates for Legal Wellbeing: New York and Legal Wellbeing: London, a groundbreaking global discussion designed to tackle the pressing issues of resilience, wellbeing, and sustainability within the legal profession.

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As the profession navigates unprecedented challenges stemming from systemic burnout, workforce transformation, and the complexities of evolving workplace demands, these programs serve as critical platforms to drive actionable change and strategic solutions across the global legal landscape.


Legal Wellbeing: New York & Legal Wellbeing: London, will bring together thought leaders in mental health, organizational strategy, and legal leadership, to collaboratively rethink priorities, explore transformative strategies, and reimagine the future of wellbeing across the legal profession.


The first chapter in this global dialogue, Legal Wellbeing: New York takes place on May 8th at the SUNY Global Center. Then on 11th September we return to London, and our host and event Partner Clyde & Co for Legal Wellbeing London.


The first members of our speaking faculties have been announced:


  • Renee Branson – CEO, RB Consulting​
  • Libby Clarke, Esq. – Co-Chairperson, NYSBA Attorney Wellbeing Task Force​
  • Kimberly Busch – Lawyer & Author; Attorney Wellness Advocate​
  • Tasher Willet – Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP​
  • Natalie Runyon – ESG Strategist and Consultant, Thomson Reuters​
  • Sarah Schultz – Head of Marketing, Draftwise​
  • Dylan Adams – Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
  • Ian Shae – Founder and CEO, I M Human​
  • Dr. Larry Richard – Founder and Principal Consultant, LawyerBrain LLC
  • Elizabeth Rimmer – CEO, LawCare​
  • Sam Jardine – Partner, Fieldfisher​
  • Emma Danks – Partner, Taylor Wessing​
  • Matt Fairclough – Partner, Clifford Chance​
  • Will Normand – Partner, Travers Smith​
  • Stuart Woollard – Co-Founder, Maturity Institute​
  • David Johnson – Director of Client Services, Chambers and Partners​
  • Harry Clark – Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP​
  • Andrew Cheung – General Counsel, Pinsent Masons​
  • Sadie Restorick – Co-Founder, Wellity​


Over the course of these two programs, through a dynamic mix of keynotes, panel discussions, and expert led workshops our faculties will cover a wide range of topics from the state of wellbeing, to overcoming systemic burnout, leadership and cultural shifts to wellbeing Initiatives from design to implementation, leveraging data and AI, the ROI of wellbeing, breaking down stigmas and so much more.


Inside Practice invites legal professionals, firm leaders, and wellbeing advocates to be part of these transformative events. Whether you’re interested in attending, speaking, or partnering with us, these events offer an unparalleled opportunity to engage with leading voices and actionable strategies for advancing wellbeing across the profession.


For more details, visit www.insidepractice.com or contact us at contact@insidepractice.com


For more information on our previous: Legal Wellbeing 2024


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