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Free Webinar: Longevity and Brain Health: How to Empower Cognitive Fitness
November 22, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Free event! No MCLE. Presented by the CLA Health and Wellness Committee
The brain is the lawyer’s most important asset, and neuroscience research can help us understand how to empower cognitive fitness during all stages of life. This session will include information on brain function; stress and other risks to cognitive capacity; and a menu of science-based recommendations to protect brain health and enhance longevity.
Speaker: Dr. Debra Austin is the author of The Legal Brain: A Lawyer’s Guide to Well-being and Better Job Performance, Cambridge University Press (2024).
Dr. Austin is a nationally recognized expert in lawyer well-being. She writes and speaks about how neuroscience and psychology research can help law students, lawyers, and other professionals improve their performance and well-being by enhancing brain health and mental strength. She teaches Lawyering Process and Professionalism and Well-being Skills for the Effective Lawyer. She received the University of Denver Distinguished Teaching Award in 2019 and the William T. Driscoll Master Educator Award in 2001. Dr. Austin is the author of The Legal Brain: A Lawyer’s Guide to Well-being and Better Job Performance, Cambridge University Press (2024), an essential guide for legal professionals seeking to understand the impact of chronic stress on their brain and mental health. The book translates complex scientific concepts into actionable advice for those looking to enhance their well-being and thrive amidst the demands and stressors of the profession. Chapters cover optimizing cognitive fitness and performance, avoiding or healing cognitive damage, and protecting “the lawyer brain.” This book provides valuable insights and strategies for building resilience, maintaining peak performance, and protecting your most important asset – your brain.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.