Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Law Practice
Aug. 23, 2021
The ethics of wellness: How the rules require personal health
The practice of law is exhilarating and exhausting. It is both a marathon and a sprint. But one thing is clear: Effective lawyering requires both physical and mental wellness; so does compliance with State Bar professional rules.
Wendy L. Patrick
Wendy is a California lawyer, past chair and advisor of the California State Bar Ethics Committee (Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct), and past chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics Committee. Any opinions expressed here are her own, and do not reflect that of her employer. This article does not constitute legal advice.
The practice of law is exhilarating and exhausting. It is both a marathon and a sprint. But one thing is clear: Effective lawyering requires both physical and mental wellness; so does compliance with State Bar professional rules. Professional lawyering requires a combination of instinct, knowledge and passion to clients, causes and the community. In terms of professional responsibility, it requires competence, candor and civility. All of these important facets of invo...
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