Walker Clark Worldview
commentary and insights for law firm leaders
The Partner in Crisis: The Role of Counseling Psychology
Although law firms often create conditions that lead to severe stress in their people, traditional responses, such as “It’s a personal problem, not the firm’s” or do-it-yourself “interventions,” can make things worse.
In this article, Lisa M. Walker Johnson, a counseling psychologist with more than 30 years experience working with lawyers and their law firms, outlines the strategies and basic rules for success in helping a partner in crisis.
At the Crossroads
Around the world, many first-generation law firms have reached a pivotal juncture. Their founders—now in their fifties or early sixties—are beginning to contemplate retirement and the future of the practices they built.
Without a well-informed and realistic plan, a successful legacy can quickly dissolve once the founder steps away.
