Latest Articles

October 7, 2019

Coping with Grief

What does a lawyer do when a death occurs in his or her family, whether anticipated over time or sudden and unexpected?

September 19, 2019

Managing Multiplicity in Today's Digital World

With more information coming at us faster than we can process, we can easily become overwhelmed and overthink the reality of our situation.

August 10, 2019

Active Decision Making

Effective decision making is not only an essential skill required for the practice of law, it is crucial to a life of satisfaction and fulfillment.

Success Without Happiness is Failure

It is critical to have a workable definition of success that is personal and specific to you.

Momentary Reflections

Stopping and pausing in a busy day is one of the most efficient ways of relieving stress.

Gratitude Luncheon

On June 14, 2019, members of the legal community were invited to attend the 19th Annual Gratitude Luncheon.

Highlights

August 19, 2026

Happy New Year? The End of August, Transitions, & Fall's Promise

Every year around the end of August, I have the same thought: Happy New Year.

Celebrating the Outstanding Contributions of Derek LaCroix

After many years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Derek LaCroix as Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia

The Resilient Lawyer: Two Evidence-Based Skills for Sustainable Success

Does it ever feel like your brain doesn’t have an off switch? In many demanding roles, we’re trained to anticipate problems and stay one step ahead.

January 9, 2023

Practicing Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

When faced with challenging dilemmas and personalities, using our EQ along with our intellect and knowledge can often lead to more effective solutions.