Health & Wellness

As CLA gears up for our first in-person Annual Meeting since 2019 on September 15–17 in San Diego, it’s natural to feel excited and nervous. For lawyers struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, the hustle and bustle may risk triggering unhealthy behaviors. Read more

Noncontracted providers of nonemergency services to Medi-Cal managed care plan enrollees are not entitled to reimbursement exceeding Medi-Cal fee schedule rates. Read more

The session consists of a 50 minute yoga sequence with breathing exercises which will help the runner/ walker to prepare the mind and body to maximize performance. The practice includes both stretches and engagement of different parts of the body moving from the feet up to the head with helpful tips and modifications. In the end, a deep relaxation will bring more balance and flexibility to the mind and body. This session will be suitable for beginners. We suggest dressing comfortably and to be in a space with enough clearance for movement on and just slightly beyond a traditional yoga mat (or beach towel). Read more

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) and the District of Columbia Bar (D.C. Bar) shared additional findings today from a groundbreaking research project offering insight into the personal and workplace risk factors for mental health problems, substance use, and attrition among practicing attorneys. In 2020, the two bar associations announced their participation in the project, which has now yielded the second in a series of published papers. Titled "People, Professionals, and Profit Centers: The Connection Between Lawyer Well-Being and Employer Values," the findings were published June 3 in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Behavioral Sciences. Read more

Join the CLA Health and Wellness Committee this summer for a free six-week walking challenge starting on June 18. Teams of five will complete a virtual route going from Edinburgh, Scotland, all the way to Paris, France (no passport required!). Active challenge participants will receive a complimentary CLA visor and will have an opportunity to win weekly and grand prizes. Learn more or register here before June 18. Read more

Join us this summer for a free six-week virtual walking challenge starting on June 18, 2022. Read more

This is the 2021 CLA Wellness Walking Challenge Rules Read more

Information on the 2021 CLA Wellness Walking Challenge. Read more

Stuart Teicher, Esq., posts some funny stuff while on the road as a CLE teacher. Like most of society he documents his life on FaceBook. But the difference is that most of his posts actually teach some important mental health lessons for lawyers. Join him as he discusses how lawyers are affected by anxiety, compassion fatigue, over-functioning, and more. Read more

For Well-Being Week in the Law, CLA asked mindfulness teacher Judi Cohen about her self-care journey and suggestions for lawyers and legal professionals. Read more