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Henry Latimer Professionalism Library Guide

The Florida Bar Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism recommends these resources to inform Florida legal practitioners about professionalism and ethics issues.

The Small Magic Podcast - Lisa Demmi

In her podcast, Lisa Demmi interviews members of her community who make a difference. In this episode, Ms. Demmi discusses work-life balance, mentoring, and tips for success with Dean Mead shareholder, Melanie Griffin.

Know Your Why - Michael Jr.

Comedian Michael Jr. discusses how the key to success does not reside in the "what" but in the "why." He demonstrates how the "why" affects the "who," "what," "when," "where," and everything else you do in your professional life.

What Makes Lawyers Happy? - (Larry Krieger & Kennon Sheldon)

In this article, first published in the George Washington Law Review in 2015, Larry Krieger, a professor of law at Florida State University and Dr. Kennon Sheldon, a professor with the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, discuss survey results compiled to determine what truly makes lawyers happy. The article establishes that traditional indicators of success such as salary and upward mobility are not the key markers of happiness.

High Rate of Problem Drinking Reported Among Lawyers (Elizabeth Olson)

This article, published in the New York Times, discusses a recent study revealing that 1 in 3 practicing attorneys are problem drinkers.

                                                                                                                        

17 Statistics on Drug Abuse Among Lawyers

This article, featured on InterventionStrategies.com, shares alarming statistics on the rate of drug abuse among attorneys, discussing both the reasons attorneys are at risk and the resources available to those struggling with addiction.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

6 Keys to Your Success - (Nora Riva Bergman)

In this article, first published as an e-book, Nora Riva Bergman, coach and law practice consultant with Atticus, Inc., provides and discusses six ways to become a more effective attorney.