Burnout in the Legal Profession: A Silent Epidemic We Can No Longer Ignore!
Burnout in the Legal Profession: A Silent Epidemic We Can No Longer Ignore
I worked as a litigator in the legal profession for nearly 30 years. During that time, I had my fair share of moments when I felt burnt out—but I just kept going. It wasn’t a particularly healthy approach.
But one moment stays with me.
I was in the car with a barrister I deeply respected—professionally brilliant and personally grounded. During the journey, they broke down in tears. They couldn’t take any more.
This wasn’t someone weak. This was someone strong, competent, and focused. But like so many in our field, the weight had become unbearable.
Burnout is real. And in law, it’s a silent epidemic.
One in four legal professionals now reports clinical depression. The long hours, the constant pressure, the fear of showing vulnerability—it takes a toll.
At www.petergourri.com, I coach lawyers, executives, and legal business owners across the UK and US to reclaim energy, purpose, and clarity—without walking away from the profession they’ve worked so hard to build.
I offer:
One-to-one coaching for burnout recovery
Team training to foster healthy legal cultures
Leadership development focused on sustainability
Strategy sessions to realign your practice with your values
This epidemic isn’t just emotional—it’s systemic. But you don’t have to do it alone.
If this resonates with you—or could help someone in your world—please share it. It might be the lifeline they didn’t know they needed.
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