IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024

15 Sep - 20 Sep 2024

PALACIO DE CANAL 1, LEVEL E1

Session information

Educating for wellbeing in law schools and legal practice: key themes

Monday 16 September (1615 - 1730)

PALACIO DE CANAL 1, LEVEL E1

Committee(s)

Academic and Professional Development Committee (Lead)
Future of Legal Services Commission
IBA Professional Wellbeing Commission

Description

This session will explore key issues in wellbeing for law students and early practitioners, as well as how law schools and trainers can ensure they are managed appropriately. The issues will include, inter alia: incivility; the virtual work/study environment; diversity and inclusion; instilling work ethic; loyalty and commitment; and internships.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Kathryn Rousin White & Case LLP, London, England; Member, Academic and Professional Development Committee Advisory Board
Desi Vlahos Australian College of Applied Professions, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Co-Vice Chair , Academic and Professional Development Committee

Speakers

Hanim Hamzah KPMG, Singapore, Singapore; SPPI Council Member
Tracy Kepler CNA Insurance, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Commissioner, IBA Professional Wellbeing Commission
Antoinette Moriarty Law Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Rodrigo Rivera Santamarina Galicia Abogados, Mexico City, Mexico