Within the toolkit, the ACC referenced findings from its 2024 Law Department Compensation Survey, which revealed that 67 per cent of in-house lawyers reported an increase in workload over the past year, while only 40 per cent expressed satisfaction with their current job situation.

Developed in collaboration with the legal talent firm Latitude Legal and shaped by feedback from ACC members worldwide, the second edition features “refreshed content”, along with new tools and perspectives on key aspects of wellbeing.

These topics include team leadership, burnout prevention, self-care, and practical strategies for cultivating a more profound sense of purpose and meaning in the workplace.

In a statement, the ACC explained that the updated edition of its wellbeing toolkit was developed to provide fresh, practical insights aimed at helping in-house lawyers “better manage stress, foster resilience, and build stronger, healthier teams and workplaces”.

Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO, stated that as in-house lawyers continue to face “intense demands and evolving responsibilities”, the updated toolkit aims to support their wellbeing holistically – acknowledging their needs not only as legal professionals but also as individuals.

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“This second edition reflects our deepening commitment to supporting in-house counsel not only as legal advisors but also as people – leaders and community members,” Richardson said.

“I’m grateful to Latitude Legal and our global members for shaping this toolkit into a more powerful, practical resource for navigating the personal and professional challenges of today’s legal environment.”

Candice Reed, executive vice president and partner at Latitude, emphasised that the collaboration and investment in in-house lawyers’ wellbeing yield tangible results by fostering stronger teams and driving better outcomes.

“At Latitude, we’ve seen how investing in lawyer wellbeing leads to stronger, more resilient teams and better outcomes across legal departments and their organisations,” Reed said.

“This insightful ACC resource aligns with our broader commitment to supporting legal teams not only through flexible legal talent solutions but also by sharing actionable, real-world insights to help attorneys thrive at work.”

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