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Agenda

Thursday 11th September

PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED SCHEDULE TO ALLOW ADDITITIONAL TIME FOR TRAVEL

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Registration / Breakfast

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Interactive Wellbeing Activity

Stretching Exercises

Led By:

Jodi Montlake, Naturopathic Health & Fitness Coach

9:45 AM - 9:50 AM

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

CHAIRPERSON

Manu Kanwar, Founder, LexSolutions

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM

State of the Industry:

Wellbeing and Mental Health in Law Firms

MODERATOR

Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO, LawCare

PANELISTS

Camilla Wallace, Senior Partner, Wedlake Bell LLP

Adam Creasey, Managing Director, Adam Benedict

Philippa Wilkin, Senior Risk Management Consultant, Travelers

OVERVIEW

Gain insight from leaders as they explore the key wellbeing and mental health challenges currently facing the legal sector.

This panel discussion will examine the evolving risks to mental health in the workplace which are being shaped by the shifting cultural expectations of colleagues, clients and regulators, rapid technological change and the continuing high pressure work culture. 

Panel speakers will share insights and practical steps to build healthier, more sustainable workplace cultures that support wellbeing and mental health.

10:30 AM – 11:10 AM

Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing from a Partner’s Perspective

MODERATOR

Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO, LawCare

PANELISTS

Sam Jardine, Partner, Field Fisher

Emma Danks, Partner, Taylor Wessing

Matt Fairclough, Partner, Clifford Chance

Will Normand, Partner, Travers

OVERVIEW

The role of a lawyer is highly rewarding and an intellectually stimulating career that attracts high achievers. Yet many lawyers may be ‘insecure overachievers’ and often ignore self-awareness and self-care, which can lead to professional burnout.

Hear leading law firm partners share their own professional journeys to reaching senior positions. The partners will discuss strategies utilized to remain psychologically and physically healthy and highlight successful and unsuccessful approaches to wellbeing.

By sharing valuable wellbeing experiences, we aim to reduce the stigma around lawyer mental health, inspire others to seek support, and guide them toward achieving wellness while maintaining excellence in this dynamic profession.

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM

Networking AM Coffee Break

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

The Law Firm Maturity Index Review

SPEAKER

Stuart Woollard, Co-Founder, Maturity Institute

OVERVIEW

The Law Firm Maturity Index assesses, analyses and measures law firm health through a research-tested, human systems framework. LFMI helps firms to consider the key organizational and work-related factors that can impact mental health. For example, corporate purpose, decision-making, performance management, job/career satisfaction, trust, employee voice, or human ethos. The challenges relating to mental health, stress, and burnout can be better understood by unpacking causal connections. LFMI data allows firms to link wellbeing, firm performance, value, and impact. With the right evidence, wellbeing can become a strategic driver, redefining success by integrating human value alongside conventional financial performance. 

11:55 AM - 12:20 PM
Lamp House Strategy Annual Report:

Wellbeing Data Review

SPEAKER

David Johnson, Director of Client Services, Lamp House Strategy

OVERVIEW

Explore the results from the Lamp House Strategic Report focusing on law firm wellbeing to identify areas of improvement for the overall mental health and wellbeing of law firm professionals. The goal of the report is to highlight opportunities for changes to law firm culture to generate a healthier profession to attract and retain the best possible talent. In addition, the report addresses both preventive and reactive support systems and tools and services that can be utilized by law firm professionals to improve wellbeing.

12:20 PM - 12:50 PM

Early Intervention Conversations for Law Firm Leaders

SPEAKER

Marie Dillon, Director, Leading Minds Global

OVERVIEW

Early intervention conversations are more than a wellbeing initiative; they are a core component of effective supervision, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

This practical training session is designed to help you proactively identify early signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence and care, and reduce the risk of escalation for individuals, teams, and the wider firm.

The session also serves as a useful tool to identify gaps in your firm's current processes and policies, while also providing a conversation framework you can use to shape your internal approach to early intervention.

What You’ll Gain:



• Insight into early warning signs of mental health difficulties in the workplace such as anxiety disorders, depression, and burnout.
• Confidence to initiate early intervention conversations that are timely, compassionate, and in line with SRA recommendations.
• Clarity on the internal pathways and external resources available to support mental health and how to signpost effectively.

By developing these skills, you'll be helping to build a workplace where challenges are addressed early, support is accessible, and performance and wellbeing go hand in hand.

12:50 PM - 1:05 PM

Leveraging External Partnerships to Strengthen Law Firm Wellbeing Initiatives

SPEAKER

Harry Saville, Managing Consultant Psychologist, CiC

OVERVIEW

Explore how law firms can streamline and enhance their wellbeing programs by tapping into third-party expertise, tools, and services. This session will examine practical strategies for reducing internal strain, maximising resources, and aligning outside solutions with your firm’s wellbeing objectives, including support for vicarious trauma and other wellbeing challenges common in legal practice.ves.

1:05 PM - 1:45 PM

Networking Lunch

1:45 PM - 2:25 PM

Legal Wellbeing Across Multi-generations of Law Firm Professionals

MODERATOR

Claire Williamson, Director, Leading Minds Global

PANELISTS
Harry Clark, Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Dasha Henderson, Organizational Development Manager, Clyde & Co

Cliff Sewell, Founder and CEO, Cliff Sewell Consultancy

OVERVIEW
Law firms are comprised of exceptional talent from several different generations. The experience, goals, and expectations differ dramatically based on each generation. It is critical for law firm leaders to understand the differences in characteristics and needs based on the generation of the employee as they set out wellbeing objectives.

The Gen Z workforce has a very different concept of long-term goals and work expectations than Gen X employees are used to. Therefore, it is critical to be able to cater to the wellbeing needs based on these differences.

Law firms must identify challenges, implement training and education, set clear goals and boundaries, and adapt the culture of the law firm to achieve its wellbeing goals.

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Benefits and Education: Positive Impact on Legal Wellbeing

SPEAKERS

Maria Lati, Partner, Grant Saw Solicitors LLP

Fiona Fleming,  Head of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Farrer & Co

OVERVIEW

Analyze different tools, solutions, training, and benefits that can be utilized to make a positive impact on employee wellbeing in your law firm. Collect and utilize valuable data to track which benefits are most valuable and provide the best outcomes.

Assess if different types of benefits are needed for specific roles within your law firm, with the understanding that one size does not fit all, and a targeted approach may be needed to ensure employee wellness. Additionally, it is critical to foster the mental health and wellbeing of supervisors overseeing wellbeing objectives for law firm professionals.

2:55 PM – 3:05 PM

Interactive Wellbeing Activity

Breathing Exercises

Led By:

Jodi Montlake, Naturopathic Health & Fitness Coach

3:05 PM - 3:25 PM

Networking PM Coffee Break

3:25 PM - 4:05 PM

General Counsel Perspective:

Wellbeing from a Risk Management Lens

SPEAKERS

Andrew Cheung, General Counsel, Pinset Masons

Claire Joseph, Wellbeing Manager, Pinset Masons

OVERVIEW

Assess the importance of identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures for the overall wellbeing of your employees. Analyze the need for training and education, monthly pulse surveys, mentorship programs, and overcoming stigma related to mental health as key components to reduce the potential for occupational burnout.

Now more than ever, it is critical for law firms to take a proactive approach to offer support and guidance for employees working in a high-pressure profession, by identifying opportunities to change the culture of the law firm to improve wellbeing and reduce levels of anxiety, stress, and fatigue.

4:05 PM - 4:35PM

Preventive vs. Reactive Approach:

Strategies to Overcome Burnout

SPEAKER

Sadie Restorick, Co-Founder, Wellity Global

OVERVIEW

Law firm professionals work in a very high-paced, high-pressure role that has the potential to unbalance the mental health and wellbeing of employees in the firm. It is critical to understand the 12 stages of burnout and red flags that can be identified on the road to burnout.

Additional factors can contribute to psychological burnout, including external factors such as personal relationships, raising children, and caring for elderly parents. All of these factors, along with occupational pressure, must be taken into account when preparing a wellbeing program.

It is critical for law firms to introduce preventive measures to ensure the health and safety of their employees and minimize the risk of burnout, anxiety, and fatigue, which can drastically impact the mental health of valuable employees.

Law firms need to invest in education, tools, and benefits to improve the culture of their firm, and protect the psychological safety of its employees to improve professional outcomes and mitigate risk.

4:35 PM - 5:20 PM

Breakdown of Real-Life Law Firm Wellbeing Issues

SPEAKER

Ann-Marie Goodbody, Founder, Health & Wellness Coach, Goodbody Wellness Co.

OVERVIEW

The goal of this interactive session is to collaborate with attendees to discuss real-life law firm-related issues, identify the root cause, examine potential wellbeing and mental health outcomes, generate an action plan, and identify tools and services that can be utilized to benefit the wellbeing of the employee. Each roundtable will then share discussion notes and an action plan they have prepared.

5:20 PM - 5:35 PM

Interactive Wellbeing Activity

Meditation Session

Led By:

Jodi Montlake, Naturopathic Health & Fitness Coach

5:35 PM - 5:40 PM

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks

CHAIRPERSON

Manu Kanwar, Founder, LexSolutions

5:40 PM - 6:40 PM

Networking Reception

Team Rates: group/team, student/academic, vendor, and consultant rates available on request

Contact: Have questions or need assistance with the registration process? Please contact us: contact@insidepractice.com