Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Law Practice
Dec. 21, 2023
The ethics of quiet quitting: The professional perils of disengagement
The quiet quitting phenomenon has always existed, but has recently become popularized through social media sites – allowing burnt out workers to identify their feelings of discouragement. But lawyers need to remain engaged.
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.
Busy lawyers with heavy caseloads and court calendars view sacrifice as a sign of success. This is true even when it means giving up family, friends, or even food – because hectic trial schedules leave no time for healthy meals. Unfortunately, legal workaholics who engage in the incessant pursuit of productivity often experience the opposite: declining health, absenteeism, and a gradual shift in priorities. This decline over time can create physical and mental disenga...
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