Daily Briefs

Free virtual wellness event to offer prevention strategies for types of burnout


The State Bar of Michigan will offer a free virtual wellness event titled “From Burnout to Breakthrough: Resilience Tools for Legal Professionals” featuring Karissa Wallace on Friday, October 10, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom .

The 90-minute event will offer information and tools that can reduce stress, avoid burnout, and ultimately lead to increased performance and competency in the practice of law. By the end of the event, attendees will be able to: Identify the core symptoms of burnout so you can recognize it in yourself and others; understand the various types of burnout and the specific strategies that support each type; understand how conscious breath control directly influences your nervous system; practice breathwork techniques for immediate calm in high-pressure situations; and develop strategies to integrate breathwork into your daily legal practice to reduce anxiety and enhance focus.

Karissa Wallace is a well-being coach, teacher, and speaker. She's also a corporate lawyer who has experienced burnout. She became a well-being coach to help legal professionals avoid the common burnout traps, helping them grow from just surviving in their careers to thriving. Using the latest science and her own experience, she highlights the importance of career wellbeing and provides actionable tools for stress management mastery.

The online event is free to all SBM members. The first 25 registrants will receive a free wellness gift. To register, visit www.michbar.org/ljap.

Attorneys discuss ‘Nuts & Bolts of Appeals’ online


The Appellate Practice Section and the Young Lawuers Sectionog the State Bar of Michigan will present the webinar “Nuts & Bolts of Appeals, Part 1” on Wednesday, September 10, beginning at noon via Zoom.

This seminar is for any attorney who finds themselves appealing a judgment or order. It will examine the intricacies and nuances of Applications for Leave to Appeal and Claims of Appeal.

Attendees will learn the nuts and bolts of initiating an appeal from some of Michigan's most experienced appellate practitioners. The speakers will discuss and answer questions about all facets of appealing to the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Speaking at the webinar will be Jessica Zimbelman, State Appellate Defender Office;  David Porter, Kienbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton, & Forrest; Fawzeih Daher, Bodman PLC; Beth Wittmann, Mark Granzotto PC; Moderator Stephanie Arndt, Appellate Partners

To register for the webinar, visit www.michbar.org/news/viewevent/eid/2516.

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