The Polarization Tax: Safeguarding Lawyer Wellbeing and Professional Boundaries

Mornings at Mondale
When
October 8, 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Where
Walter F. Mondale Hall

University of Minnesota Law School
229 19th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Mornings at Mondale

In today’s hyper-polarized climate, political friction isn't just a personal stressor—it directly bleeds into our law firms, client relationships, and interactions with opposing counsel. This program explores the psychological toll of chronic political anxiety, its impact on professional competence, and the practical boundaries lawyers must set to protect their health. Attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to manage obsessive stress, ethically navigate volatile workplace dynamics, and utilize local Minnesota well-being resources to prevent burnout.

CLE Credits
One (1) Mental Health CLE credit (555335) and one (1) Mental Health On-Demand CLE credit (555336) have been requested
Parking Information
Who
Sarah MacGillis

Outreach Director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Prof. Howard Lavine

Associate Dean of the Social Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Arleen C. Carlson Professor of Political Science and Psychology

Contact
Lizzy Beghelli
How
Cost
$75 for 10 Mornings at Mondale sessions (10 CLEs)