What do we mean by wellbeing? Has the wellbeing movement in law overcorrected, or are we finally addressing, longstanding issues around culture, burnout, and sustainability?

This panel explores the current state of lawyer wellbeing and its intersection with performance, supervision, and professional readiness. With wellbeing and DEI now firmly on the agenda, legal workplaces are adapting, offering more flexibility, prioritising psychological safety, and responding to generational shifts in expectations. At the same time, questions are emerging: Are we adequately preparing early-career lawyers for the realities of legal practice? Is feedback being misinterpreted as harm? Has the pendulum swung too far?

Bringing together voices from across the profession, this session unpacks tensions and common ground. The panel invites robust discussion and thoughtful reflection about what the profession needs from its people, and what people need from the profession. Expect provocation, insight, and nuance as we explore the dynamic relationship between performance and wellbeing.