Dr. James Keshavarz and Robert C. Blume Discuss Strategies to Embed Mental Health and Well-Being in Legal Organizations

Article  |  December 5, 2025

Corporate Counsel

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Writing for Corporate Counsel, Chief Wellness Officer Dr. James Keshavarz and partner Robert C. Blume emphasize the importance of mental health and well-being to professional success, arguing that it is “no longer a discretionary benefit, but an ethical imperative intertwined with competence and diligence.”

In their article, James and Robert lay out four practical strategies leaders can employ to foster healthier legal teams, build stronger organizations, and ensure a more sustainable profession: adopting the ABA Well-Being Pledge framework, leading with transformational leadership principles, building trust and psychological safety, and leveraging resources and partnerships.