Finish Strong, Start Well: Managing Year-End Stress and Building Resilience

The Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois (ALA) and Clifford Law Offices Cordially Invite You to Attend:

Finish Strong, Start Well: Managing Year-End Stress and Building Resilience

For legal professionals, the end of the year can bring competing pressures: demanding caseloads, filing deadlines, client expectations, and personal and social obligations. Making room to recharge can feel like one more item on an already crowded calendar. This program offers strategies for legal professionals to manage year-end stress, recognize signs of burnout, and approach the new year with greater intention. Participants will explore ways to set boundaries, navigate challenging situations, strengthen supportive connections, and make self-care a sustainable part of daily life. Through guided reflection on past successes and current priorities, attendees will develop an action plan to support their well-being and pursue personal and professional goals with greater clarity.

Location: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Please note the Union League Club enforces a dress code, which can be accessed here.

Cost: FREE for ALA members thanks to Clifford Law Offices generous sponsorship of this event. We are asking for an optional donation to the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program when you register.  $50 for Non-Members

CLE Credit:  Participants will earn 1.0 PRMCLE  - Mental Health and Substance Abuse Credit for this event. The ALA is an approved MCLE provider.

Questions? Christine Kowal at christine@applawyers.org