Course Overview
Attorneys will learn how to move legal organizations beyond wellness pledges toward sustainable operational practices that support lawyer well-being, professionalism, competence, and organizational health using the ABA Well-Being Pledge framework.
They will gain actionable implementation strategies—including leadership behaviors, pilot programs, policy changes, and measurement approaches—that they can begin implementing within 30 to 90 days.
Attorneys will learn how to move legal organizations beyond wellness pledges toward sustainable operational practices that support lawyer well-being, professionalism, competence, and organizational health using the ABA Well-Being Pledge framework.
They will gain actionable implementation strategies—including leadership behaviors, pilot programs, policy changes, and measurement approaches—that they can begin implementing within 30 to 90 days.
Agenda
SESSION 1
Lawyer Well-Being as Organizational & Professional Responsibility Issue
SESSION 2
Trends in Lawyer Mental Health, Burnout, Stigma & Implementation Gaps
SESSION 3
Stigma, Confidentiality, Norms, Presenteeism & Leadership Barriers
SESSION 4
Implementation: Identify, Build Coalition, Pilot, Measure & Institutionalize
SESSION 5
Leading & Lagging Indicators, Qualitative Signals & Outcomes
SESSION 6
Psychological Safety, Transformational Leadership, Resilience & Identity
SESSION 7
One Structural Change + One Leadership Behavior Change
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
This opening reframes well-being as a systems-level concern rather than personal weakness, connecting it directly to competence, professionalism, ethical judgment, and sustainable client service. It sets the case for why legal organizations—not just individuals—must own the solution.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
2:05 pm - 2:13 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
A current-landscape snapshot examining the latest research on lawyer and law student mental health, burnout, and stigma. It highlights the persistent gap between widely signed wellness pledges and the operational practices organizations actually implement day to day.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
2:13 pm - 2:23 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
An honest look at the organizational barriers that quietly derail well-being efforts: fear of judgment, distrust around confidentiality, billable-hour culture, working while impaired, and leadership ambivalence. Naming these obstacles clearly is the first step toward dismantling them.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
2:23 pm - 2:34 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
The core “Pledge to Practice” model, walking through five actionable phases organizations can adapt across firms, courts, agencies, legal departments, and law schools. Attendees complete barrier-identification and 90day pilot planning exercises to translate intent into durable structure.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
2:34 pm - 2:42 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
How to measure progress credibly without reducing well-being to productivity metrics. This segment distinguishes leading from lagging indicators, incorporates qualitative culture signals, and maps outcomes like retention and engagement, equipping participants to demonstrate meaningful return on investment.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
2:42 pm - 2:48 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
A forward-looking discussion of the cultural drivers that sustain change: psychological safety, transformational leadership behaviors, early help-seeking, and healthy professional identity formation. These elements move organizations beyond programs toward genuinely supportive environments where people perform sustainably over time.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
2:48 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
A practical closing commitment exercise. Each participant identifies a single structural change and one personal leadership behavior to begin implementing within 30 days, ensuring the session ends with concrete, accountable action rather than good intentions alone.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
BakerWell
Gibson Dunn
SESSION I
Deposing trucking company personnel…
SESSION II
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION III
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION IV
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
speakers
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
Adam Stolz is a trial attorney at Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond and serves as a moderator with a strong commitment to mental health awareness and advocacy. He previously served as a federal law clerk for Paul C. Huck. Adam earned his law degree with high honors from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was actively involved on the Executive Board of the University of Miami Law Review and served as a member of the Moot Court Board. He remains closely connected to his alma mater as a mentor to law students and as a coach for the Moot Court team, while also dedicating significant efforts to mental health advocacy and community service.
Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond
Adam Stolz is a trial attorney at Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond and serves as a moderator with a strong commitment to mental health awareness and advocacy. He previously served as a federal law clerk for Paul C. Huck. Adam earned his law degree with high honors from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was actively involved on the Executive Board of the University of Miami Law Review and served as a member of the Moot Court Board. He remains closely connected to his alma mater as a mentor to law students and as a coach for the Moot Court team, while also dedicating significant efforts to mental health advocacy and community service.
BakerWell
Ty Kelly is the founder and co-chair of BakerWell, a firmwide program at Baker Donelson dedicated to supporting the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of all employees. In this role, she leads initiatives designed to build resilience, balance, and sustainable wellness across one of the nation’s largest law firms, embedding well-being into firm culture while also serving on the firm’s Board of Directors. In her white collar and complex civil litigation practice, she handles high-stakes matters and is recognized for her judgment, instincts, and ability to translate complex issues clearly and effectively. She brings more than 20 years of experience, including a significant tenure as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, followed by over a decade in private practice, alongside a parallel leadership role in advancing lawyer wellness. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the author of a May 2025 article published by the American Bar Association, titled Failing to Invest in Wellness Is Planning to Fail Where It Matters Most, which has also been featured in Super Lawyers.
Gibson Dunn
Dr. James Keshavarz is the Chief Wellness Officer at Gibson Dunn, where he leads firmwide initiatives focused on mental health, resilience, and organizational well-being. His work is grounded in the belief that well-being is a shared responsibility shaped by individuals, organizations, and systems that can either support or hinder mental health. He brings a multidisciplinary background in psychology, healthcare management, and exercise science to his leadership in advancing evidence-based wellness strategies across legal and professional environments. In addition to his role at the firm, he is deeply engaged in national well-being initiatives in the legal profession and serves in leadership roles with key professional organizations focused on lawyer well-being and mental health.
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June 19, 2026
3 Hour Program
Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!
In this new expanded webinar, Eric and Leighanne will review other benefits like converting your practice to an S Corporation, retirement planning and discuss apps that can help tie all this together and make your record keeping a breeze!
Who Should Attend:
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you think about taxes—and take home the tools you need to save thousands year after year.
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Closed-captioning available
2026-06-19 13:00:00
October 30, 2025
2 Hour Program
This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.
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Date / Time: December 19, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2025-10-30 14:00:00
December 11, 2025
2 Hour Program
Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender
In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.
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Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue
In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.
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Date / Time: December 11, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2025-12-11 14:00:00
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Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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