Credit Details
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
Wellness Competence
Original Air Date:
February 11, 2025
Credit Eligible In:
California
$45
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Claire E. Parsons, a lawyer, author, mindfulness and compassion educator, and the founder of the Brilliant Legal Mind blog, will introduce you to practices that allow you to foster compassion, sidestep overwhelm, and more effectively navigate the stresses of both legal practice and everyday life.
Numerous articles, seminars, and well-meaning professionals caution lawyers about the risks associated with “compassion fatigue.” The reasoning behind this is straightforward: lawyers often prioritize their clients’ needs and interests, which can lead them to neglect their own well-being. However, the issue with this term is that compassion itself is not the true problem; rather, it may serve as a potential solution. In this session, you’ll discover that the more accurate term for the challenge many want lawyers to recognize is “empathic overwhelm.” You will learn the essential distinctions between empathy and compassion, and how these differences can significantly impact your life and legal practice.
Claire E. Parsons is a seasoned attorney with an illustrious 15-year career, specializing in litigation matters in state and federal courts in Kentucky and Ohio. Claire’s practice encompasses school law, administrative law, municipal law, employment law, and litigation in both states. Notably, she has been selected as the General Editor of a legal treatise on employment contracts by LexisNexis, that was published in 2024. In prior roles, Claire successfully handled all facets of civil rights and tort litigation as insurance counsel for county, municipal, and school entities and officials in both Kentucky and Ohio. Her achievements include serving as first chair defense counsel in three successful jury trials and multiple administrative hearings before the Kentucky Department of Education. As general counsel for multiple Kentucky school districts, she provided guidance on employment matters, policies and procedures, and various legal issues.
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This program is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level and OnDemand subscribers. Economy members pay the full rate. Join first, then login to BHBA+ to access this program.
Watch any CLE and your certificate is automatically emailed to you within minutes and is also stored in your BHBA+ profile for easy access. Login to BHBA+ and effortlessly visualize your CLE credits, monitor deadlines, and stay ahead of your compliance requirements with our intuitive progress tracking. Stream all CLEs on your phone, tablet, and computer when and where they fit your schedule.
Live Webinars are free for all members. OnDemand is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level. Economy members pay the full rate.
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