Compassion isn’t the problem, it’s the key. In this insightful Justia Webinar, lawyer and mindfulness educator Claire E. Parsons reframes the conversation about “compassion fatigue” in law, revealing that the true challenge lies in empathic overwhelm, the emotional overload that can derail performance, professionalism, and personal well-being.
Join us for our newest Justia Webinar where guest speaker Claire Parsons will draw on her experience as both an attorney and a compassion educator, to explore the psychological, ethical, and practical dimensions of emotional strain in legal practice. Participants will gain clarity on the differences between empathy and compassion, learn how these distinctions affect client relationships, and discover strategies to stay balanced in high-stress environments. The session connects the science of empathy with the structure of ethical duties under the Rules of Professional Conduct, ensuring that self-care aligns with professional responsibility.
What You’ll Learn:
- How empathic overwhelm differs from compassion fatigue — and why it matters for lawyers
- The ethical implications of emotional strain, including Rules 1.1, 1.3, 3.4, and 3.5
- Mindfulness-based tools to stay within your “window of tolerance” during challenging cases
- How to cultivate trained compassion through practices that restore perspective and resilience
CLE Webinar Details & Speaker
The presentation will begin promptly at
1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The recording of this broadcast will also be available to Justia Connect members shortly after the live event.
Claire E. Parsons is Of Counsel with Bricker Graydon LLP. She practices in the areas of school law, employment law, and litigation in both Kentucky and Ohio. In addition to being an experienced attorney, mom of two girls, and active community leader, Claire is a popular and well-known speaker and writer on the topics of attorney mental health, mindfulness, compassion, and stress management. She is the Chair of the wellness committee for the Ohio State Bar Association and Bricker Graydon.
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More Questions?
With a blend of practical mindfulness exercises, ethical reflection, and real-world insights, this webinar helps lawyers transform emotional strain into sustainable compassion. Participants will leave with actionable techniques, additional resources for continued growth, and a renewed understanding of how caring for others starts with caring wisely for themselves. If you have additional questions about this webinar, you can get more details and register on the webinar page.
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