Bloomberg Law Survey Reveals Declining Well-Being Among Attorneys
A new survey by Bloomberg Law reveals that nearly half of attorneys report worsening well-being since the beginning of 2025. The study, based on responses from over 1,100 legal professionals, highlights increased anxiety, disrupted sleep, and reduced focus attributed to work-related pressures. Women attorneys face disproportionate challenges, including higher rates of caregiving responsibilities affecting career decisions. The survey also found that despite available well-being resources in the workplace, half of respondents do not utilize them. However, those who participated in professional or executive coaching programs reported high value from these services. The findings underscore a growing concern for attorney mental health and suggest legal employers need to reassess their support systems to better meet workforce needs.
Topics: attorney well-being gender disparities mental health in law firms work-related stress