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Emily Stedman
Emily Stedman Husch Blackwell
Ethics, Well-Being, and the Modern Practice of Law
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Ethics, Well-Being, and the Modern Practice of Law

This presentation explores the intersection of lawyer well-being and professional ethics, drawing on personal experience and current research to highlight why mental health and sustainability are essential to competent legal practice. Attendees will learn about common barriers to well-being, the ethical rules that support a healthier practice, and practical strategies for both individuals and organizations to foster a more sustainable and fulfilling legal career. The session concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the future of lawyer well-being and the shared responsibility to drive positive change in the profession.

Agenda:
  • Overview
    • Brief introduction and context for the presentation.
    • Set the stage for why lawyer well-being is a critical issue.

  • Defining Well-Being & Its Importance in Law
    • Explore definitions of well-being and lawyer well-being, including the ABA’s perspective.
    • Emphasize the connection between well-being and ethical competence.

  • Barriers to Lawyer Well-Being
    • Identify and discuss common barriers such as the billable hour, perfectionism, lack of support, and personal life challenges.
    • Highlight how these affect mental health and career sustainability.

  • Ethical Rules & Well-Being
    • Review key ethical rules (Competence, Diligence, Communication, Declining Representation, Confidentiality, and Supervisory Responsibilities).
    • Discuss how these rules support and require lawyer well-being, with practical examples and tips for compliance.

  • Practical Strategies for Individuals & Organizations
    • Offer actionable strategies for improving well-being, including time management, setting boundaries, saying no, delegation, and confidentiality considerations.
    • Address organizational responsibilities and the importance of psychological safety and mentorship.

  • The Future of Lawyer Well-Being
    • Discuss emerging trends, generational differences, and the evolving role of well-being in the legal profession.
    • Encourage reflection and challenge attendees to contribute to positive change.
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Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes
When: Premieres in 27 days | April 30, 2026 11:00 AM PT
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Speaker
Emily Stedman
Emily Stedman Partner
Husch Blackwell LLP

Born and raised outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Emily Logan Stedman has called Milwaukee home since June 2013. She obtained her B.A. cum laude (Spanish and History) in 2008 from Wake Forest University. Next, she taught 5th Grade in Buckeye, Arizona as a 2008 corps member with Teach for America. In 2010, she enrolled at the University of Mississippi School of Law, graduating in 2013 magna cum laude and having served as Editor-in-Chief of the Mississippi Law Journal. Read More ›

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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Alabama CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

Alaska CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Wellness Competence

Hawaii CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

Illinois CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Professional Responsibility - Mental Health / Substance Abuse

Louisiana CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Professionalism

Maine CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Ethics and Professionalism

Missouri CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 Ethics

Nebraska CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Professional Responsibility

Nevada CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Mental Health

New Jersey CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 Ethics/Professionalism

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Professional Well-Being

Ohio CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Attorney Professional Conduct

Pennsylvania CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse

Rhode Island CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics

South Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Substance Abuse/Mental Health

Difficulty: All Levels

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Utah CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Professionalism and Civility

Vermont CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Attorney Wellness

West Virginia CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.20 Legal Ethics, etc.


This presentation is approved for one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Alabama, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Alaska, one hour of Wellness Competence CLE credit in California, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Hawaii, one hour of Professional Responsibility - Mental Health / Substance Abuse CLE credit in Illinois, one hour of Professionalism CLE credit in Louisiana, one hour of Ethics and Professionalism CLE credit in Maine, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Missouri, one hour of Professional Responsibility CLE credit in Nebraska, one hour of Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Mental Health CLE credit in Nevada, one hour of Professional Well-Being CLE credit in North Carolina, one hour of Attorney Professional Conduct CLE credit in Ohio, one hour of Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse CLE credit in Pennsylvania, one hour of Legal Ethics CLE credit in Rhode Island, one hour of Substance Abuse/Mental Health CLE credit in South Carolina (all levels), one hour of Professionalism and Civility CLE credit in Utah, one hour of Attorney Wellness CLE credit in Vermont, and one hour of Legal Ethics, etc. CLE credit in West Virginia. This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 qualify as total hours of credit for Ethics/Professionalism. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 credit hours will apply to Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit.

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