Boundaries and Burnout: The Hidden Crisis in Law

23 Mar , 2026

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Boundaries and Burnout: The Hidden Crisis in Law is a 60-minute California MCLE Competence Credit program designed to address the mounting mental health challenges faced by legal professionals. Led by Marlo Lyons, J.D., this session explores the science and psychology of emotional labor, stress accumulation, and trauma exposure in legal settings. Participants learn to identify early signs of burnout, distinguish it from depression and compassion fatigue, and apply two core frameworks: CLEAR for boundary-setting and the Recovery Reset Cycle for sustainable energy management. With practical strategies tailored to client interactions, workplace culture, and internal mindset, this program empowers attorneys to protect their emotional well-being, uphold ethical competence, and lead with clarity—even in high-pressure environments. 

OBJECTIVES:

Define and recognize emotional labor in legal practice

Identify early signs of burnout, fatigue, and trauma exposure in yourself and peers

Understand the neurobiology and psychology of stress accumulation in high-pressure environments

Discover practical boundary-setting techniques for clients, colleagues, and personal workload Learn energy recovery and wellness strategies tailored for legal professionals

 

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