Wake Up Call: Young Lawyers Say Work Doesn't Boost Mental Health - Bloomberg Law
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- Only 36% of legal professionals ages 18 to 34 say that work has a positive impact on their mental health, according to a survey by Unmind, a workplace mental health platform. In the same study, half of male lawyers in larger firms reported that their work has a positive effect on their mental health, while only 35% of female lawyers said the same. (ABA Journal)
- Threats against the lawyers of journalists have been on the rise as they defend not only their clients, but themselves. Over 40 cases of harassment, including lawsuits, physical threats, and disbarment, against lawyers have been identified internationally, many from governments themselves. (Global investigative Journalism Network)
- High-powered tech lawyers have co-hosted a series of fundraisers for Kamala Harris’ campaign as antitrust watchdogs sound the alarm. Lawyers representing companies under investigation by the Justice Department for squelching competition, including Google and JetBlue, have attended fundraisers featuring assistant attorneys general, governors, and other Harris surrogates involved in antitrust cases and legislation. (New York Post)
Laterals, Moves, In-House
- Ross Elfand joined King & Spalding as a partner in its business litigation practice group in New York. He joins from White & Case.
- Matthew Yelovich joined Cleary Gottlieb as a partner in its Americas...
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