Wellness Conference- Schedule

Wellness Conference 2019
Balancing the Scales of Work and Wellness-
Finding Joy through Self-Care Practical Advice & Wellness Strategies
Friday, September 13, 2019 | City County Building- (Main & Small Assembly Rooms)

SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS
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Friday, September 13
      8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.         Check In/Registration
  8:30-9:30 a.m. Morning Session
  9:30-10:00 a.m. Morning Session
  10:15 a.m.-10:45 p.m.     Morning Session
  11:00-11:30 p.m.   Morning Session
11:30-12:30 p.m.   Lunch Break- Box Lunch Available
  12:30-1:15 p.m.   CLEs: Plenary Session
  1:30-2:30 p.m.   CLEs: Choose from 2 Tracks
  2:45-3:45 p.m.   CLEs: Choose from 2 Tracks
  4:00-5:00 p.m.   CLEs: Choose from 2 Track

Wellness Conference Session & Program Descriptions

MORNING SESSIONS - FREE NON CLE:

Just Breathe: Wellness and Yoga – Dealing with stress, simple breathing exercises – Katy Harp, Attorney
De-clutter & Lower Stress with KonMari – Monika Miller, Architect
Resources to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse– Karen Pershing, Metropolitan Drug Commission
Get a Breath of Fresh Air– Joanie Stewart, Attorney RRCA Running Coach, Knoxville Endurance

AFTERNOON CLE PROGRAMS:

Plenary Session

12:30 –1:15 p.m. .75 Minutes Dual CLE Credit
Joy 101
Hallerin Hilton Hill, Radio & TV Talk Show personality
We all crave a joyful life. What's stopping us from having it? Covering everything from brain chemistry and the science of happiness, Hallerin will provide invaluable insights for both aspiring and working lawyers. Attend this session to discover ways you can infuse joy and gratitude into every day.

Ethics Track

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 1 hr. Dual CLE Credit
The Path to Lawyer Well-being
Hon. Robert L. Childers, Retired Shelby County Circuit Court Judge
Too many in our profession find themselves drained of civility and compassion, and plagued by chronic stress, poor self- care, and high rates of depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse. The result is that the legal profession is not living up to its full potential as an institution in which attorneys can thrive, best serve their clients, and contribute to a better society. Judge Childers will offer a road map for making legal professionals healthier, happier, more competent practitioners.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 1 hr. Dual CLE Credit
Lawyer, Judge, ADDICT? Battling Stigma and Avoidance
Hon. Mary Beth Leibowitz, Retired Criminal Court Judge; Hon. D. Kelly Thomas Jr., Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals; Hon. Robert L. Childers, Retired Shelby County Circuit Court Judge and Joanie Stewart, Attorney at Law (moderator)
The legal community is falling short when it comes to well-being. With roughly 1 in 4 attorneys experiencing some form of issue with substance abuse and/or depression, practicing law is a highrisk profession and our bar has been fractured by visible issues in the past. This panel has experience with the issues of addiction, recovery, and the rules of ethics governing attorney and judicial competence, and will discuss detection of the disease of addiction and the applicable rules of ethics. What signs do you look for when it comes to addiction? Now more than ever, attorneys, judges and law students are facing challenges with stress, anxiety, and mental illness – and this struggle all too often results in substance abuse, depression, or even suicide.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 1 hr. Dual CLE Credit
Even Superheroes Have Kryptonite: Practical Ways to Avoid Burnout
Booth Andrews, Lawyer, Speaker, Consultant
Passion and professionalism do not protect us from the effects of stress. In fact, our commitment to our work and meeting the demands of clients can become fuel for burnout. Burnout results in physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, feelings of ineffectiveness, and critical mistakes at work. Learn practical tips and tools for combating burnout so that you can continue to deliver the best results for your clients.

Wellness Track

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 1 hr. Dual CLE Credit
Well-Being Template – Managing Partner Roundtable
Hon. Deborah C. Stevens, Knox County Circuit Court, Division III (Moderator); J. Douglas Overbey, U.S. Attorney's Office; W. Dale Amburn, London Amburn, P.C.; Betsy J. Beck, Kramer Rayson LLP and Cheryl G. Rice, Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.
Now that lawyer well-being has risen to widespread prominence, many law firms and other legal employers know that they need to watch for signs that an employee is experiencing impairment due to a substance use disorder, mental health disorder or cognitive impairment. But many still struggle with exactly how to respond.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 1 hr. Dual CLE Credit
Becoming a More Effective Lawyer: Mindfulness 101
Hon. Steven C. Hornsby, J.D., C.L.C.
The high workloads, stress, and competition that a lawyer experiences on a daily basis can cause a loss of connection with feelings, personal morals, values, and sense of self. Mindfulness practices increase the capacity to be present and high-functioning in even the most unpredictable or distressing situations. Learn about current research on the effects of stress, anxiety and vicarious trauma on the brain and how practicing mindfulness can help reduce the negative impact. You will leave with concrete tips and tangible solutions that directly impact your professional practice and improve your personal satisfaction. Put stress on the sidelines and learn simple ways to find joy in your life and in the law.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 1 hr. Dual CLE Credit
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Monica Crane, Genesis Neuroscience Clinic
Mild Cognitive Impairment and cognitive decline can result from a variety of medical or health problems. The good news is that oftentimes there can be a number of things that cause the decline which can be remedied. As a rising tide of Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses grips the legal profession, it is important to understand steps that can minimize the risk factors that lead to Alzheimer’s Disease.