Stress, Bias, and Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: The Unique Challenges of Women Lawyers and a Path Forward
When: November 18, 2026Next Week
Conference:
ABA Commission on Women in the Profession Webinar

Virtual

People: Kathleen D. Wilkinson

Kathleen Wilkinson (Senior Counsel-Philadelphia) will moderate the panel “Stress, Bias, and Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: The Unique Challenges of Women Lawyers and a Path Forward,” for an ABA Commission on Women in the Profession webinar on November 18, 2026. The webinar will present findings from the Commission’s groundbreaking research examining the state of mental well-being among lawyers with particular emphasis on the unique challenges women face across demographic groups and career stages. The program provides insight into how stress, bias, and workplace experiences uniquely affect women lawyers compared to their male counterparts, explores the implications for the legal profession, and offers actionable recommendations for employers, leaders, and practitioners seeking to foster healthier, more inclusive legal workplaces.