05/20/2026
Upcoming CLE: The Truth about Compassion Fatigue for Lawyers: Managing Empathic Overwhelm
Many articles, seminars, and well-meaning professionals warn lawyers against the dangers of so-called "compassion fatigue." The reason for this is clear: lawyers frequently put the needs and interests of clients first and may find themselves struggling to meet their own needs. The problem with this term, though, is that compassion is not the real problem. To the contrary, compassion may be one of the potential solutions.
In this session, you'll learn that the real term for the problem so many people want lawyers to know about is "empathic overwhelm." This session will help you understand the critical differences between empathy and compassion and how those differences can have major consequences for your life and law practice. Lawyer, author, mindfulness and compassion teacher, and founder of the Brilliant Legal Mind blog, Claire E. Parsons will teach you practices so you can cultivate compassion, avoid overwhelm, and better manage the stresses of law practice and life.
Please join us on Friday, May 29, 2026, 12-1 on Zoom for this program.
This class has been approved for 1.0 professional conduct credit in Ohio.
This is an online class and we will send you a Zoom meeting link and password.
This CLE is available at no charge to local government officials and to HCLL subscribers. $50 registration fee for nonsubscribers, payable upon registration:
https://lawlibrary.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/events/cle-the-truth-about-compassion-fatigue-for-lawyers-managing-empathic-overwhelm/
