Master time management and cultivate mental well-being to achieve professional distinction and personal fulfillment in your demanding legal career.
The early years of a legal career can feel like a sprint with no finish line in sight. In this session, Safiyya Vankalwala, Communications Counsel at LAWPRO, offers a down-to-earth conversation about how to manage your time, your workload, and your mental health. Whether you are feeling burned out, struggling to stay organized, or just trying to keep your head above water, you'll walk away with practical tools and a bit of reassurance that you are not alone.
Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling and productive legal career with "Balancing the Clock and Mind: Managing Time and Wellness." This essential course, part of the Toronto Lawyers Association's Head Start series, delves into the critical interplay between effective time management, robust practice management, and sustainable mental wellness.
In the demanding world of law, developing these skills early is not just beneficial—it's vital for long-term success and well-being. This program offers practical strategies and insightful lessons to help new legal professionals navigate the challenges of their careers while safeguarding their mental health.
Key learning outcomes include:
Join us to equip yourself with the tools and mindset necessary to thrive in your legal career, ensuring both professional excellence and personal well-being.
Toronto Lawyers Association
For more than 135 years, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, located within the Courthouse Library, has represented the interests of lawyers practising in the City of Toronto. The association was founded to support its members in three key areas: Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community. To uphold these pillars, the association offers a year-round mix of online and in-person education programs for lawyers, hosts both free and paid events to foster in-person networking, and submits advocacy pieces on behalf of its members to the Ontario bench and bar, all levels of government, and the broader public.
Communications Counsel, LAWPRO
Safiyya is Communications Counsel at LAWPRO, focusing on risk management, including monitoring changes in the law and claim trends as well as developing and delivering practical resources to lawyers across Ontario. Prior to joining LAWPRO, Safiyya worked at a fintech company in strategic planning and legal technology development. She spent 15 years practicing law, has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Law & Society from York University and her LL.B. is from the University of Ottawa. Safiyya was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Safiyya is co-author of a book focusing on legal considerations for entrepreneurs and has been a speaker and panelist at various educational seminars. She enjoys playing an active role in her local community.
