How do lawyers stay calm?

Staying calm in stressful circumstances is a learned behavior, quickly picked up in a variety of professions (police officer, emergency medical technician - I’ve been one - air traffic controller, etc.) read more

Lawyers who practice mindfulness are quick to declare its benefits, such as an increased ability to remain calm when faced with contentious opposing counsel or a fast-approaching deadline. In both her current and past jobs, Tossell, a Washington, D.C.-based lawyer, has worked with children and their parents going through difficult situations. read more