Bryan Vix: Wellness for New Lawyers with ACBA
On August 8th, Coopers attorney Bryan Vix spoke at an ACBA (Alameda County Bar Association) webinar along with defense attorney Emily Genge and mental health chiropractor Dr. Brendan Collins-Bridge. The topic? Wellness for new lawyers: How to avoid burnout, manage stress, and foster a healthy mindset.
From Bryan: “One insightful comment I received was how different law firms view mental health, including turning phone and email off to recharge. Older firms expect that you are always available, and newer firms don’t as much. But for new lawyers, one thing they look for is managers who understand work/life balance, and they are willing to hop firms until they find the right fit — it’s an employee’s market right now.”
Robert Igleheart: Experts with SFTLA
Attorney Robert Igleheart joined June Bashant and Quinton Cutlip for an SFTLA (San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association) MCLE discussion on experts. The August 20th session covered retaining experts, preparing experts for deposition, and examining experts at trial.
Robert spoke highly of his involvement. “Even though I was a speaker, the presentations by SFTLA and its members are amazing resources to learn from colleagues’ experiences and knowledge. There were multiple strategic nuggets discussed that will be implemented into future cases. These events are important for the community to learn from others’ experiences and avoid making the same mistakes.”
Miles Cooper: Berkeley Law Artificial Intelligence Institute, SFTLA tech talk, and presenting to the ADC
Maintaining the technical advantage Coopers has become known for requires deep learning. To that end, Miles returned to his old Berkeley stomping grounds this September, attending the three-day Berkeley Law AI Institute to better understand the AI landscape, how to leverage its advantages for consumers, and what pitfalls exist.
A few days later Miles joined forces with the Milanfar Law Firm’s Shahrad Milanfar* to present a detailed question-and-answer session on all things tech in litigation and trial for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ Association.
Finally, Miles was asked to present on implementing technology and artificial intelligence by the Association of Defense Counsel for its conference in San Francisco.
*Note: If you have not had a chance to check out Shahrad’s appearance on Coopers’ Code you’re missing out. Listen to it here on YouTube.
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