Working with Law Firms to bring Wellbeing to their Lawyers and Staff
A Clinical Psychologist licensed in the State of New York, Dr. Lobl has maintained a successful private practice in midtown Manhattan since 2005.
Dr. Lobl’s first career was as an attorney and his psychotherapy clients have always included attorneys. The findings of the American Bar Association’s National Task Force on Lawyer Well Being report (August 2017) convinced him to develop Lobl Law Health so that he might bring his training and experience in the law and in mental health to the task of promoting lawyer and staff wellbeing at law firms.
In 2017, the American Bar Association’s National Task Force on Lawyer Well Being reported findings that showed high rates of problem drinking, depression, and anxiety among lawyers. Since then, many law firms have directed considerable efforts towards improving the wellbeing of their attorneys.
Lawyers and staff working remotely present a host of new challenges for law firms, but they also present law firms with new opportunities. Addressing issues of accountability and performance will mean structuring contacts with lawyers and staff differently. With lawyers and staff working remotely, law firms may need to take a more engaged and proactive […]
When patterns of interacting are misaligned with the organization’s culture and overall mission, the productivity and wellbeing of those involved are negatively affected. If left unaddressed, these patterns may become entrenched and may begin to look hopeless to those affected. This outlook may in turn affect both performance and retention. But interpersonal patterns are never […]
Lobl Law Health helps law firms assess and calibrate their response to behavioral health and substance use issues with their lawyers and staff. Issues may arise unexpectedly or may be long standing. In either case, such issues are typically cause for great concern by law firm management. As a law firm works to sort out […]
If needed, Dr. Lobl can provide treatment referrals based on the professional relationships he has forged in the field of mental health in New York City since 2001. These referrals may include for example: a substance abuse treatment program with a strong reputation in the mental health community; a senior clinician with expertise in treating […]
Lobl Law Health offers workshops and presentations to law firms committed to supporting the mental health of their attorneys and staff. Topics for workshops and presentations are tailored to the needs of the law firm, but may include, for example: Interpersonal Effectiveness in the Workplace: Some Guidelines for Setting Boundaries and Managing Professionals Conflicts Improving […]
About Dr. Lobl, JD PhD
Dr. Lobl’s first career was as an attorney and his psychotherapy clients have always included attorneys. The findings of the American Bar Association’s National Task Force on Lawyer Well Being report (August 2017) convinced him to develop Lobl Law Health so that he might bring his training and experience in the law and in mental health to the task of promoting lawyer and staff wellbeing at law firms.