Redefining

Redefining Success: New Initiatives Tackle Mental Health Crisis Among Lawyers

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In the high-stakes world of law, professionals often go to great lengths to meet the demands of their challenging careers, sometimes putting their mental health on the line. Juridical figures such as Jordana Confino, who has transitioned from a federal court law clerk to an adjunct law professor at Fordham University, have witnessed firsthand how the relentless pursuit of professional excellence can overshadow personal well-being. Confino revealed, during a recent webinar focused on positive psychology in legal practice, that at one point her exhaustive work ethic led her to a critical juncture where everything felt … Read more

Redefining Family: How Parenthood is Evolving Post-Marriage Equality

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In the years following the landmark decision on marriage equality in the United and the subsequent ripple effects continue to reshape family law as we know it. This decision not only affirmed the right of same-sex couples to marry but also heralded significant transformations in the definition of parenthood and the associated legal frameworks. The core legal shift began when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, effectively requiring all states to license and recognize marriages between same-sex couples. This historic decision was celebrated by LGBTQ+ communities across the nation, but it was … Read more