The Stress-Nutrition-Exercise Trifecta: An Attorney's Guide to Resilience

Attorneys face some of the highest rates of chronic stress, burnout, and mental health challenges of any profession - issues that can impair judgment, reduce competence, and raise ethical concerns under the ABA Model Rules. This program addresses the urgent need for attorney well-being by exploring how stress, poor nutrition, and lack of movement impact both health and professional performance.

Led by registered dietitian Amy Goodson and attorney Gabriella DiSilvio, this course provides practical, science-backed strategies attorneys can use to support their mental and physical health through small, sustainable changes. Participants will learn how healthy habits not only boost energy and focus, but also help meet ethical obligations to maintain fitness to practice and serve clients effectively.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the impact of chronic stress on attorney mental health and professional performance

2. Identify how poor nutrition and lack of movement contribute to cognitive fatigue, burnout, and ethical risk

3. Apply practical strategies to improve nutrition, energy, and emotional regulation throughout the workday

4. Explore how maintaining physical and mental health supports ethical obligations under professional conduct rules

5. Commit to personalized changes that promote long-term well-being and resilience in legal practice