Kristy Weathers, Eversheds Sutherland

Lynn Garson, chair of the Lawyer Assistance Program Committee, has a conversation with Kristy Weathers, the Professional Development Partner at Eversheds Sutherland since 2006. Eversheds Sutherland scored the highest of the 11 Atlanta firms ranked by associates in the national Am Law survey published in August 2020, and was ranked No. 12 of all 200 firms surveyed; additionally, it was ranked No. 1 in associate satisfaction locally for the second year in a row. Much of the commentary in the survey was on mental health, and Weathers discusses what Eversheds Sutherland is doing to earn that ranking. She also talks about setting boundaries in law practice, what she has done to stay steady and sane during the COVID-19 pandemic and the high importance of talking openly and often about wellness resources. You can find the programs mentioned in this episode here: the ABA’s Well-Being Pledge (https://bit.ly/3jqRmrU); Lawyers Living Well (www.lawyerslivingwell.org); Georgia Lawyer Assistance Program (www.gabar.org/lap); and the Peer Program, or Georgia Lawyers Helping Lawyers (www.georgialhl.org). This is a 2020 copyrighted podcast of the Lawyers Living Well of the State Bar of Georgia. The Lawyers Living Well podcast seeks to provide a forum for the discussion of subjects pertaining to the mental, emotional, physical and social health of others and their personal experiences. The statements, views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors/spokespersons and do not necessarily reflect those of State Bar of Georgia, its officers, Board of Governors, Sections, Committees or staff. Additionally, the information provided is not intended to serve as medical advice unless otherwise indicated. If you are seeking specific treatment plans and guidance, be sure to connect with licensed medical professional.