Well-being Toolkit for In-house Lawyers, Second Edition

May 29, 2025

By Association of Corporate Counsel

Manage the demands of in-house counsel and foster well-being

How are you handling the pressure? A focus on your well-being is important: for yourself, your team, your organization, and your career.

ACC’s updated toolkit includes six checklists, and features new insight from experienced in-house legal professionals.

Checklist 1: Work-life balance, time management, and self-care.
Checklist 2: Seeking help in rough time.
Checklist 3: Helping others seek help.
Checklist 4: Overcome adversity, crises, and failure.
Checklist 5: Lead an effective team, support their well-being.
Checklist 6: Five Tips to Reduce AI-related Stress (New).

This edition also includes new sections to help you thrive in today’s environment:

Finding Meaning Through Your Work.
Six Simple (Yet Effective) Breathing Exercises.
How Leaders Can Help Prevent Burnout.

Also visit the ACC Wellness page for additional well-being resources for lawyers.

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