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ACC Southern CaliforniaAs an occupational group, lawyers are significantly less happy and less healthy than their peers in other professions, and are more prone to burnout. The risk of burnout has increased for many attorneys given the new Covid reality of managing increasing demands at work while juggling family responsibilities, and the further-diminished boundaries between work and home. This panel will examine empirical and anecdotal evidence of burnout and its impact on professional competence and lawyer well-being.
The discussion will include an overview of the risk factors and symptoms associated with burnout (including the psychological, behavioral, and physiological systems, such as substance abuse and depression), as well as key issues with remote work environments that intensify workplace stressors. The panel will discuss how to detect early signs of burnout, as well as provide resources for support. The presentation will conclude with practical tips and strategies that attorneys and leadership can employ to navigate uncertainty in the changed professional landscape and to safeguard themselves and their teams against burnout.
Speakers
Dr. Ilona Salmons
Dr. Ilona Salmons is a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and leadership consultant. She works with high-achieving legal professionals to address and resolve personal and occupational issues, including chronic stress and burnout. She enjoys helping clients lead balanced, effective, and fulfilling lives.
Dr. Salmons obtained her B.A. in Psychology from UCLA, her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine, and completed her therapist training under top LA psychologists. She pursued her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership at Pepperdine University, where she focused her research on the highly-demanding legal profession and published her dissertation, Best Practices for Managing Burnout in Attorneys. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and has a private practice in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles. She is also a state-qualified professor with the Los Angeles Community College District, where she teaches psychology and professional development courses.
Aiyana Jackson
Aiyana Jackson is Senior Counsel, Privacy and Product at Snap Inc., where she counsels business and product teams on domestic and international privacy and data protection laws. Prior to joining Snap, Aiyana worked as in-house counsel at The Home Depot, Mastercard, General Motors and Sears Holdings. Aiyana received her Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, her Master's in Public Policy from the University of Michigan and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa. Aiyana has been a Certified Information Privacy Professional since 2011.
Talin Haroutounian
Talin Haroutounian is Counsel for the Theatrical Legal Department at Warner Bros. Pictures. She helps guide Warner Bros. Pictures productions from early development through production and release. Prior to joining Warner Bros., she was an Entertainment Associate at Loeb & Loeb LLP, working primarily on film and television matters. Prior to that, she was a Corporate Associate at Proskauer Rose LLP. Talin received her J.D. from USC Gould School of Law in 2016.
Jacki Santana
Jacki Santana is Senior Commercial Counsel, Platform & Technology at Snap Inc. She negotiates agreements across Snap's commercial activities, with a focus on IP licensing, SaaS, partnership, and vendor agreements. Before joining Snap, Jacki worked as in-house counsel for Liberty Mutual Insurance Group as well as a privately held cross-channel marketing software and services company. Jacki earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and received her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law.
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ACC Southern Califoirnia Well Being Committee