Culture Over Gimmicks: Building Sustainable Mental Health in Law Firms | Wellbeing in Law

June 10, 2025

AUTHOR Inside Practice

In this episode we sit down with Sam Jardine, Partner at Fieldfisher and a passionate advocate for mental health in the legal profession. Sam shares honest reflections on his 25-year journey in law, the importance of cultural change in firms, and why real well-being goes far beyond fruit baskets and ping pong tables.


As a key speaker at the upcoming Legal Wellbeing: London event September 11, Sam offers a preview of the conversations shaping the future of legal workplaces—covering topics like generational change, flexibility, leadership, and how lawyers can redefine success on their own terms.


Topics Discussed:


  • The post-COVID shift in workplace culture
  • Why adaptability beats tradition in modern firms
  • Mental health, burnout, and the myth of the "insecure overachiever"
  • Creating inclusive environments for different life stages
  • Personal stories of growth, grief, and rethinking what matters most


 "We can't solve this in one go—but we're not free to stand aside from it." – Sam Jardine


Take part in conversations like this at Legal Wellbeing: London  - Click here to learn more and register.

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