Lonely Lawyers

 In her December Illinois Bar Journal article, “Lonely Lawyers,” Karen Munoz notes recent studies suggesting that lawyers are an especially lonely bunch. She asks what could be driving their loneliness and distress and why minority attorneys are especially vulnerable. As she looks for answers, she also raises additional questions, such as, “Are we a lonelier profession because we bear so much weight in silence? How do the nature of the work and the environment contribute to loneliness? Do we fear being judged or perceived as weak if we admit our need for connection or acknowledge our struggles? Or have we become so focused on performing and excelling at our jobs that we’ve stopped prioritizing relationships?” Read on as she examines various solutions.

Read the November Illinois Bar Journal’s article, “Lonely Lawyers”