Stress, Trauma, and Burnout -- Oh My!

In the legal profession, stress, trauma, secondary trauma, and burnout are more than buzzwords — they’re daily realities. But what do they actually mean for lawyers and how can individuals address them before their health, focus, and effectiveness are eroded? In this session, we define these terms clearly, explore how client trauma can impact legal professionals through secondary trauma, and connect these experiences to burnout. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to manage their body’s stress response, complete the stress cycle, and maintain their well-being to support their ability to practice law with competence, diligence, and integrity. Faculty Jill Carnell, JD, MA Loretta Oleksy, JD, MSW This is an on-demand recording and transcript of the live CLE that was presented on September 17, 2025. The program is approximately 1 hour long and is approved by the Indiana Office of Admissions and Continuing Education for 1 hour of ethics CLE (Course 378404). This course is available for CLE credit until September 17, 2026. This CLE is freely offered.