Law Practice
Aug. 14, 2020
How attorneys can mind their well-being during the COVID pandemic
Unfortunately, the one hour of MCLE on competence that we are required to complete every three years does little to prepare us for the long-term, sustained levels of stress that we are experiencing.
Fernando Flores
Law Offices of Amy OppenheimerFernando is an attorney, workplace investigator, and high-performance coach. He conducts impartial investigations of employment complaints of alleged harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and other workplace misconduct. Fernando also conducts workplace trainings and coaching in English and Spanish. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Amy Oppenheimer, Fernando worked as a litigator and trial and appellate lawyer for the California labor commissioner. In addition, Fernando brings expertise in stress-management and emotional intelligence through his wellness business called Health and Wellness University.
As a trial and appellate attorney for more than a decade, I was well acquainted with -- and even thrived on -- the pressures of the job. High-stakes litigation and trial preparation came before caring for my own physical, mental and emotional well-being. I recall skipping meals and staying up late in preparation for court appearances. From my hundreds of hours of high-performance coaching, I know this is true for most attorneys.
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