Our first podcast was a lively discussion between Solo and Small Firms lawyers, Briggs Cheney, Jim Wilkey, and Tina Cruz with the focus being how they believe the community of Solo and Small Firm lawyers are different than other legal communities and the obstacles, real and perceived, that can get in the way of a SSF lawyer making self-care a priority. Our speakers have returned to continue the discussion around ideas they have when it entails being intentional concerning well-being as a legal professional and a human being. Our speakers highlight that “well-being” encompasses our whole self. This includes emotional, spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual components that makes us the best version of ourselves in any life experience, professional and personal. To be a healthy and “well” human being an inner stance that is aware of, acknowledges and takes charge of the relationship between YOU and the conditions of life is thriving with purpose… or living with intention. Anything less is mere surviving.”
Briggs Cheney, Esq., Dixon•Scholl•Carrillo•P.A., and the Co-Chair to the NMJLAP Committee.
Ernestina R. Cruz, Esq., founder of Cruz Law Office, LLC located in Taos and Santa Fe, Past President of the State Bar of New Mexico (2020) and Past Member of the SBNM Well-Being Committee (2020-2021)
James Wilkes, Esq., Shareholder, and Director, Dixon•Scholl•Carrillo•P.A.
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.