The Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) is thrilled to announce the release of Briefly Focused: Lawyering with ADHD, a BHBA+ original series. Designed specifically for attorneys navigating the unique challenges of ADHD, this series provides valuable insights and tools to enhance productivity and focus in the demanding legal profession.

Built for ADHD Minds

Grasping how ADHD and executive dysfunction impact a lawyer’s work is crucial in developing effective strategies for success. This series meets the real-world needs of lawyers with ADHD, those who suspect they may have it, and anyone struggling with focus or executive functioning, regardless of diagnosis.

The programs cover a spectrum of topics, including productivity, communication, and managing law firm life, all led by professionals who understand both the demands of the legal profession and the realities of ADHD.

Practical & Actionable Content

Each session delivers tools you can implement immediately to improve your day-to-day practice. From managing executive dysfunction to building sustainable work structures, these sessions provide practical insights that can be directly applied to your professional life.

1. Understanding ADHD in Lawyers: Lawyer-turned-career and ADHD coach Annie Little, JD, PCC of JD Nation, dispels common misconceptions about ADHD in the legal field and provides strategies to leverage ADHD strengths.
2. Managing and Thriving with Executive Dysfunction: Lindsey Paoli, LMFT, LCPC, The MIND Performance Therapist, guides participants in identifying their executive function profiles and developing strategies to improve areas of weakness.
3. Building Structure & Boundaries for Lasting Focus: Cena Block, Certified Productivity Coach, Certified Organizer Coach & Consultant, Sane Spaces, LLC, offers techniques for creating sustainable work structures and routines to support focus and efficiency.
4. Navigating Law Firm Life with ADHD: Annie Little shares strategies for thriving in law firms, including effective ways to ask for support without disclosing a diagnosis.
5. Maximizing Productivity While Minimizing Distractions: Cena Block provides strategies to minimize clutter and use technology effectively to enhance focus.
6. Understanding Motivations and Dopamine Management: Lindsey Paoli explains the neuroscience of motivation, offering techniques to boost productivity and naturally increase dopamine levels.
7. Using ChatGPT to Improve Lawyering with ADHD: Sonya Sigler, Executive Leadership Coach, Business Strategy Consultant, and founder of PractiGal demonstrates how to leverage ChatGPT to enhance organization, time management, and client management.
8. Managing Emails for Lawyers with ADHD and Other Attention Challenges: Sarah Tetlow, productivity strategist and CEO of Firm Focus, provides tools for taking control of email overload, turning it into a productivity tool.

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Your Schedule, Your Pace

With no deadlines and no pressure, the series is available OnDemand, allowing you to learn at your own convenience. Housed on BHBA+, BHBA’s custom-built online CLE platform, the series is available at no cost to most BHBA members. Sustainer members have access to 25 hours of OnDemand CLE, while Professional or higher members enjoy unlimited access. Non-members can purchase access to the series in the BHBA store.

A supplemental, non-CLE program “Supporting Attorneys with ADHD and Executive Dysfunction Issues” is also included to offer practical strategies for those supporting neurodivergent lawyers in the workplace. Watch it at BHBA.org/adhd-support.

Unlock the full potential of your practice by watching these tailored sessions. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of ADHD or simply looking to enhance your productivity, Briefly Focused: Lawyering with ADHD offers actionable insights to help you thrive in the legal profession.