Understanding how brains work differently: Initiative provides tools to help lawyers function effectively
The incidence of ADHD in the legal field is generally unknown. Casey Dixon, owner of Dixon Life Coaching, and Krista Larson, director of well-being at Stinson, have partnered to provide tools to help lawyers with ADHD.
One of the biggest things that firms can do is raise awareness about ADHD, especially because there are many attorneys who have ADHD and are undiagnosed. Lack of diagnosis can cause significant struggles for attorneys, especially as they advance in their careers.
“What happens when you are younger lawyer or new associate, you are just sort of gritting your teeth and making it happen,” Dixon said. “When you get in there a couple of years and recognize a pattern of strengths and challenges, that is when a lot of people turn towards the possibility of an ADHD diagnosis so that they can get the support that they need.”
“Do a simple screening and see if ADHD or executive dysfunction is part of the picture,” Dixon suggested. “It doesn’t cost anything. It’s really quick, it’s easy, and it can be done confidentially.”
As a coach for lawyers with ADHD, Dixon has often seen certain trends manifesting in challenges on the job. Those challenges can be time-management, organization and planning. Sometimes there is also lateness or missed deadlines, Dixon says, though most of the challenges arise when working up to the deadline, which...
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