IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
29 Oct - 3 Nov 2023
Room 341, Level 3
Session information
Wellbeing, ethics and privacy conversations in the modern law firm
Monday 30 October (1615 - 1730)
Room 341, Level 3
Committee(s)
Professional Ethics Committee
(Lead)
Law Firm Management Committee
Regulation of Lawyers Committee
Senior Lawyers' Committee
Description
Lack of support for a lawyer's wellbeing can have detrimental consequences for the individual concerned and the clients which they serve. In this session we look at the many circumstances which can undermine wellbeing; hybrid and remote working models, mental and other health issues, burnout, lack of resources, remuneration schemes that focus on billing targets, etc. We develop thinking on the impact of wellbeing issues on lawyers, law firms, and in respect of the services delivered to clients, and we also consider privacy and other issues which must be considered when deciding on the next steps. We also consider how ethical and professional values are supported by the development of wellbeing strategies within law firms.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Alessandra Nascimento S F Mourao | Nascimento e Mourao Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; SPPI Council Member |
Speakers
| Alipak Banerjee | Nishith Desai Associates, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Professional Ethics Committee |
| João Coriel | Valadas Coriel & Associados, Lisbon, Portugal; Secretary-Treasurer, Senior Lawyers' Committee |
| Olufunmi Oluyede | TRLPLAW Solicitors, Lagos, Nigeria; Member, Women Lawyers' Committee Advisory Board |
| Barton Selden | Taulia LLC, San Francisco, California, USA; Vice Chair, Corporate Counsel Forum |
| Lucinda Soon | lucindasoon.com, London, England |