Addressing Bullying in the Legal Profession

In this conversation, Zack Glaser and Erica Harold discuss the prevalence of bullying in the legal profession, highlighting a study conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. They explore the findings of the study, which revealed that one in four Illinois lawyers experienced bullying and discuss the need for concrete recommendations to address this issue within law firms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of respect and civility in the legal field, as well as actionable steps that can be taken by individuals and organizations to combat bullying. 

Links from the episode:  

https://www.2civility.org/ 

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro  

03:00- Interview with Erika Harold 

09:18- Combat Bullying in Legal Industry  

13:57- Defining Progress in Law  

16:22- Next Steps for Change