• Written Materials for Download

• Certificate of Completion

• Approval for 1 Louisiana Ethics Credit

• You’ll leave with:

  • A burnout prevention system that works even during trial prep

  • A framework for managing client crises without becoming the crisis

  • Practical boundary scripts for clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel

  • Tools to reduce emotional spillover and “carrying the case home”

  • Ways to stay focused and productive when you’re overwhelmed

  • Ethical risk checkpoints (communication, competence, deadlines, and judgment)

1) The Mental Health Reality of Plaintiffs’ Practice
Why plaintiffs’ work hits differently: trauma exposure, client dependency, and constant urgency.

2) Burnout, Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma — In Real Terms
How it shows up: irritability, avoidance, sleep issues, numbness, procrastination, overworking.

3) A Practical Burnout Prevention System
The “minimum effective routine” for lawyers with no time.

4) Boundaries Without Guilt (Scripts Included)
How to set limits with clients, staff, and opposing counsel without being harsh or unresponsive.

5) Ethical Risks When You’re Burned Out
How burnout impacts competence, communication, deadlines, and decision-making.

6) Sustainable Excellence
How to protect your energy while staying sharp, responsive, and effective.

Built for Plaintiffs’ Lawyers

This CLE is designed for:

• Associates and partners handling high-volume caseloads

• Attorneys navigating compassion fatigue, burnout, or anxiety

• Lawyers who feel “fine” but know they’re operating on fumes

• Anyone who wants to protect their mental health and stay excellent