Imposter Syndrome for Lawyers: Integrating Wellness & Ethics
Presented by Cari Sheehan
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Course Description
Length: 57min Published: 8/20/2025 
Imposter syndrome in the legal profession often intertwines with mental health challenges and ethical obligations, making it critical to address through targeted CLE programs. These courses equip attorneys with tools to recognize self-doubt’s impact on competence (ABA Model Rule 1.1) and well-being, while fostering resilience. By exploring systemic biases, perfectionism, and coping strategies, this course will emphasize how unchecked imposter feelings can undermine client representation and professional judgment. Wellness-focused modules promote self-compassion, mindfulness, and work-life balance, while ethical discussions highlight the duty to seek support when self-doubt impedes performance.
Learning Objectives
* Ethical Awareness: Addressing how persistent self-doubt risks violating competence standards and client trust
* Wellness Strategies: Teaching mindfulness, stress management, and self-care to combat burnout and anxiety
* Systemic Factors: Examining how gender/racial bias exacerbates imposter feelings and ethical obligations to foster inclusive environments
* Practical Tools: Evidence-based methods like “reflection protocols” and mentorship frameworks to build confidence and professional networks
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Presented By:
Cari Sheehan
Indianapolis, IN
(812) 239-4187
csheehan@taftlaw.com
