Program Details
2026-06-11 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-06-11 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm ESTThis 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.
Adam Stolz
Ty Kelly
Dr. James Keshavarz 2:05 pm - 2:13 pm ESTA 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.
Adam StolzTy KellyDr. James Keshavarz 2:13 pm - 2:23 pm ESTAn 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.
Adam StolzTy KellyDr. James Keshavarz 2:23 pm - 2:34 pm ESTThe 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.
Adam StolzTy KellyDr. James Keshavarz 2:34 pm - 2:42 pm ESTHow 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.
Adam StolzTy KellyDr. James Keshavarz 2:42 pm - 2:48 pm ESTA 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.
Adam StolzTy KellyDr. James Keshavarz 2:48 pm - 3:00 pm ESTA 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.
Adam StolzTy KellyDr. James KeshavarzAdam 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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