Mental Health: Shifting the Conversation from Stigma to Support with James Cornell

So many of us struggle with mental health challenges, and admitting it isn’t cause for shame. The fact is, conversations about mental health need to continue in order to dismantle the stigma attached to it. We do just that in this episode with ALA Past President James Cornell, Director of Office Administration at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. James opens up about his own recent mental health struggles and shares his thoughts on why burnout is so prevalent in the legal industry. Plus, we discuss what you can do if you suspect a colleague is struggling.  Resources mentioned in the podcast: https://www.alanet.org/legal-management/2021/march/features/making-mental-health-matter  https://www.alanet.org/events/2021-events/mental-health-first-aid-certification-program  Speaker BioJames Cornell is the Director of Office Administration for Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP. He served as ALA President from 2019–2020.