Wellbeing in Law Firms explores how the legal profession can create healthier, more sustainable and higher-performing workplaces by placing wellbeing at the heart of firm strategy and culture. The book examines why wellbeing has become a business-critical issue and how firms can move beyond awareness to meaningful action.

Combining insights from leadership, workplace culture, technology and professional development, the book addresses some of the most significant challenges facing law firms today, including the impact of AI, hybrid working, globalization, and the increasing need for resilience and mental endurance. It also highlights the human dimension of legal practice, exploring how coaching, mentoring, and support structures can help individuals and teams thrive.

Practical and evidence-based, the book provides guidance on designing, implementing, and measuring effective wellbeing strategies, supported by real-life case studies from legal teams. Wellbeing in Law Firms offers a roadmap for leaders, managers, and practitioners seeking to build firms where people can perform at their best while maintaining their health and wellbeing over the long-term.

The book is aimed at law firm leaders, managing partners, people professionals, wellbeing leads, GCs and in-house leaders, as well as partners and managers with responsibility for people and culture. It will be of interest to lawyers at all stages of their careers, as well as consultants and coaches working to improve wellbeing, engagement and performance within the legal profession.

The book’s consulting editor, Dominic Griffiths, is the London managing partner of Mayer Brown and a recognized advocate for mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession. Through his writing, leadership and public commentary, he has contributed to the ongoing conversation about creating healthier and more sustainable law firm cultures, and is also the author of two other titles for Globe Law and Business.