Health & Wellness

In 2021 you can count on the Health and Wellness Committee on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for programming and activities focused on the wellbeing of our members and the legal community. Read more

In 2021 you can count on the Health and Wellness Committee on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for programming and activities focused on the wellbeing of our members and the legal community. Read more

Many lawyers feel hesitant to try meditation, which can seem alien and inaccessible from the vantage point of a professional culture that places great value on logic and reason. The Anxious Lawyer provides a straightforward 8-week introductory program on meditation and mindfulness, created by lawyers for lawyers. The program draws on examples from the authors’ professional and personal lives to create an accessible and enjoyable entry into practices that can reduce anxiety, improve focus and clarity, and enrich the quality of life. Read more

Breast cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world. But did you know that only 5-10 percent of all breast cancer comes from an inherited gene mutation? That’s right. Up to 90 percent of cancer results from the dietary and lifestyle choices we make every single day — not genetics. Read more

A non-English speaker is bound by an English-language arbitration agreement unless he is prevented from obtaining assistance in understanding it. Read more

Eating a plant-based diet can reduce your risk for breast cancer and help stop recurrence. Read more

Over 250 individuals from the legal community, their friends and family joined us this summer to virtually walk across California in the CLA Wellness Walking Challenge! Read more

“I want to swim. I must swim. I need to swim. I crave swimming.” I thought, and felt to my core, soon after Covid-19 shut down the pools I swim at and stopped me from this every-other-day ritual. And when I started swimming again a couple of months later it is swimming that has helped me, is helping me, will hopefully continue to help me cope with the pandemic and stay healthy – physically, emotionally, mentally, sociably. Or at least not devolve. Read more

Despite many lawyers and legal professionals excitedly anticipating a return to the office, the process of returning to the office raises a wide host of fears, stressors and emotional challenges – commonly referred to as "Re-Entry Anxiety," including concerns over physical health, social distancing Read more

“Where are you?” This week we are going to walk and show our fellow walkers our walking spots. Are you near a beach, trees, a California landmark or just have a favorite spot to show us on your walk? Introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, and show us your view! Read more