Order in the Court: Tackling Bullying in the Legal Profession | Mike Yagercik | Justia Webinars

Categories: Civility, Attorney Wellness, Law Firm Management, Law Practice An extensive study has shown that 1 in 4 lawyers report having experienced workplace bullying during a one-year period. Whether it is an intentional act with the aim of intimidating or controlling another person, or an unintentional bias displayed toward a person based on their individual characteristics, bullying can cause extreme stress. That stress, combined with the everyday stresses of the legal profession, can have a serious impact on an attorney’s mental health. This presentation will cover the forms that bullying may take, how bullying has been reported in the legal profession, how issues of gender and race are perceived in the legal community as reported by peers, and what actions can be taken to alleviate workplace bias. ---------------------- 00:00 Introduction to Bullying in Law 16:12 Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment 37:33 Disability, Sexual Orientation, and Implicit Bias 49:06 Microaggressions and Diversity ---------------------- Lawyers: Want CLE credit for watching this video? Join Justia Connect Pro and watch it on Justia Learning - details at https://j.st/5dKD ---------------------- Agenda Introduction and Overview of Lawyers Assistance Programs LCL mission and services Defining Bullying in the Legal Profession Gender and Workplace Bullying/Sexism What it looks like How to address it/prevent it Sexual Harassment What it looks like How to address it/prevent it Homophobic Bullying/LGBTQIA+ Bullying in the Legal Profession What it looks like How to address it/prevent it Racism and Bullying in the Legal Profession What it looks like How to address it/prevent it How To Foster a Positive Work Culture Mental Health Effect on Legal Professionals How a Lawyers Assistance Program Can Help Q&A (As Time Permits) ---------------------- Mike Yagercik Educator Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania https://connect.justia.com/webinars/s... Michael F. Yagercik, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania with an active practice located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. In 2025, Mr. Yagercik joined the Education and Outreach team for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, an organization that provides services to Pennsylvania’s judges and lawyers, members of their families, and law students who may be facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Mr. Yagercik has been a volunteer with LCL since 2020. Mr. Yagercik has maintained his private practice in Beaver Falls since 2019. The Law Office of Michael F. Yagercik has a primary caseload consisting of criminal defense, family law and dependency matters. Prior to opening his practice, Mr. Yagercik also served as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Public Defender in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Yagercik graduated from Saint Vincent College in 2002 with his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Philosophy, and in 2006 he received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law. He currently resides in Beaver County, Pennsylvania with his wife Sarah and their daughters Anastasia and Alexandra. He serves on the board of Drug and Alcohol Services of Beaver Valley, a treatment facility located in Beaver, Pennsylvania. #JustiaForAll #JustiaWebinars #JustiaLearning