Deborah L. Rhode Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law Director, Center on the Legal Profession Stanford University

Donald Polden

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jr.

Staci Herr

“How was it? Hissy fit or kissy face?”

“But when a woman has someone’s head cut off, she’s a bitch.”

Charles Montague

Barack Obama

“Sure it would be great to be rich and famous – but I don’t know, rich may be enough.”

Marian Wright Edelman

Eilene Zimmerman

Peter Zimmerman

G. Andrew H. Benjamin Patrick R. Krill

Lawyers and Substance Abuse 21% of lawyers qualify as problem drinkers; 19% suffer from anxiety; 28% of lawyers suffer from depression; and Lawyers report three times the rate of depression and twice the rate of substance abuse  

“All work and no play makes you a valued employee.”

Honey, I’m on the partner track!” “It’s worth it. Honey, I’m on the partner track!”

“Hey, Frank, before you quit for the day can you go over these figures

Jamie Gorelick

Law School Responsibilities: Educate Students Educate Faculty Evaluate Culture  

The National Task Force and other experts recommend that schools consider: Ensuring that mental health and substance abuse issues receive coverage in mandatory professional responsibility courses; Establishing lecture series or programs on wellness topics, including sessions during 1L orientation; Providing adequate counseling and referral structures; Publicizing those resources to normalize the process of seeking assistance; and Offering training for peer counselors