Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Law: Key Takeaways from Kimberly Busch

April 10, 2025

AUTHOR Rebekah Harkin

Promoting Wellness in the Legal Profession: An Interview with Kimberly Busch

In a recent episode of the Inside Practice interview series, we spoke with Kimberly Busch, a lawyer, corporate wellness consultant, and author of "Attorney Wellness Advocate." With a keen focus on improving health and wellness among legal professionals, Kimberly is set to be a key speaker at our upcoming event Legal Wellbeing: New York on May 8th.


Key Highlights:


  • Wellness Landscape Shift: Since 2005, the perception of health and wellness in the legal field has evolved significantly, with increasing recognition of the need for mental and physical health support.
  • Importance of Wellness in Law: Lawyers face immense pressure, often managing clients' high-stakes issues, which can lead to secondary trauma. Initiatives that improve wellness are crucial not only for individual well-being but also for enhancing productivity and morale within law firms.
  • Business Case for Wellness: Implementing effective wellness programs can lower health insurance costs, reduce absenteeism, attract top talent, and improve staff morale.
  • Addressing Common Issues: Kimberly highlighted that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point, a topic she will address in her upcoming session. With aging, adults can lose muscle mass contributing to back pain, which emphasizes the need for proactive wellness measures.


Practical Steps for Legal Professionals:


As the legal environment continues to evolve, the importance of mental and physical wellness cannot be overstated. With Kimberly's insights at the upcoming event, legal professionals have an opportunity to address the vital issue of wellness, ultimately contributing to their own health and the health of their practices.


For more information on attending Legal Wellbeing: New York event and to follow Kimberly's work, please refer to her LinkedIn profile and click here for more event details.


Enhancing wellness in the legal profession is not just beneficial—it's essential. We encourage readers and listeners alike to engage in this crucial conversation by commenting on how they view the importance of wellness among legal professionals.


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