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State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast

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 The State Bar of Michigan podcast series, On Balance, features a diversified array of legal thought leaders. Hosted by JoAnn Hathaway of the bar’s Practice Management Resource Center and Molly Ranns of its Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program, the series focuses on the need for interplay between practice management and lawyer-wellness for a thriving law practice. Career Success Economics
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  • Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law

    Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law
    Jul 14 2025
    We see higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and more in the legal profession, but what can we do to change it? In the difficulties of the practice of law, some attorneys struggle to care for themselves in the midst of the critical care they must provide their clients. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the adversarial systems lawyers must operate within and how to protect wellbeing in the midst of these challenges. Rick Barinbaum, LMSW, is a clinical social worker, educator,and practitioner.
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    34 mins
  • “The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer” with Judy Selby

    “The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer” with Judy Selby
    Jun 9 2025
    Drawing from over 30 years experience in legal practice, Judy Selby’s newest book offers a wealth of knowledge for attorneys looking to move forward with confidence in their legal career. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway sit down with Judy to learn her insights on creating meaningful relationships with clients while growing a brand that reflects your personal values. And, when it comes to wellbeing, Judy has practical, realistic advice that helps attorneys avoid the pitfalls that could negatively impact their progress. Read Judy’s book to learn more! The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer: Six Steps to Ignite Your Legal Career Even if You Didn’t Go to Harvard or Yale judyselby.com
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    31 mins
  • A New Study on Lawyer Mental Health and Wellbeing

    A New Study on Lawyer Mental Health and Wellbeing
    May 12 2025
    After the ABA’s 2016 study of mental health and substance use disorders among lawyers, it became well known that lawyers face particular challenges concerning addiction and wellbeing and that there were often barriers to recovery. Now, nearly 10 years later, where do we stand? Molly Ranns welcomes Patrick Krill, a lawyer, counselor, and researcher, to learn about his current research which will follow up on the 2016 ABA study. They discuss aspects of wellbeing that have improved in recent years and later dig into the areas where trends show continued struggle throughout the profession. Learn more: What's New with Mental Health and Well-Being in the Legal Profession: Progress, But More Needs to Be Done Patrick Krill - Krill Strategies Patrick Krill is the founder of Krill Strategies, a behavioral health consulting firm exclusively for the legal profession.
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    31 mins

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