Healthy Lawyers

The ABA Section of Litigation has appointed Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, to serve as Member for the Mental Health & Wellness Task Force for the 2020-2021 bar year. The Mental Health & Wellness Task Force is a group dedicated to improving mental health and well-being within the legal profession. Ms. Clifford is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Clifford Law Offices as well as a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach who…

On June 23rd, partner at Clifford Law Offices and certified wellness coach, Erin Clifford, presented at DePaul University on “Living Mindfully in the New Normal.” She showed attendees how to live mindfully during our current times. Some of the topics she covered were: How to create a daily mantra Step-by-step guide on how to create an effective daily schedule How to create daily rituals to enhance our lives Ways to exercise mindfully Tips on finding…

In this video, Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, leads a session for the Illinois State Bar Association sharing Lifestyle Strategies for Boosting Your Immunity and Reducing Stress. Erin’s tips include: Maintain a daily schedule. Get some exercise (at least 30 minutes a day). Make sure you’re maintaining a healthy diet and stay hydrated (helps with your immunity). Keep up with stress management techniques or keep a gratitude journal. Get enough sleep (for adults…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and wellness coach, will be leading a session for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) on May 21, 2020 12pm – 1:15pm on Boosting Wellness and Managing Stress During Quarantine. The event, complimentary to NWSBA members, is part of a series organized to help members deal with the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Erin will be educating attendees on wellness points including: Creating a daily schedule to…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is also a holistic wellness coach. She has been speaking to organizations during these uncertain times to share helpful, sustainable action steps. This post includes some of her tips to use during this quarantine time to take 100% control of your health and get ahead of the game to be healthier and happier when you come out of this. Take the time to set goals and priorities. This…

As Mr. Rogers said on his children’s show decades ago, when bad things happen, his mother would say, “Look for the helpers.” No doubt those in the medical field have stepped up as the front line “helpers.” Those who continue to make sure that millions are able to eat and keep quarantined safely are also the “helpers.” CNN recently reported on a story of an Ohio mailman who left notes for the 400 homes on…

“Stop Trying to Be Productive“ That’s the headline a New York Times reporter used who wrote that “America’s always-on work culture” has resulted in people feeling that they must be productive every nano-second, even with the added stress of a pandemic around them. Taylor Lorenz, New York Times technology reporter covering internet culture, talked to a number of experts. One said that the shelter-at-home has more millennials feeling that “’our brains are particularly broken in terms of…

Everyone can use some words of inspiration during these very unique and difficult times. Just watching the news can create panic or depression, particularly for those who are quarantined without others around them or an extended family/friend support system. Clifford Law Offices compiled some helpful tips, including links that very busy people can benefit from, even but for a few moments of the day. We suggest you go here for some words of wisdom from…

The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of The Chicago Bar Association started a video blog (Vlog) series called “Lawyering in the Time of Coronavirus” that will showcase many of its members. The second in the series features YLS Second Vice Chair, Tracy Brammeier, Associate at Clifford Law Offices. Lawyers are navigating practicing law while social distancing and are finding creative solutions to do so. In this video, Tracy talks about her work from home setup, her biggest…