Well-Being Week in Law 2025
AILA and the National Well-Being Committee are proud to present Well-Being Week in Law 2025. Wellness is always important but takes on new contours during times of stress or upheaval. Whether you're already a wellness guru or feel like self-care is the last thing you have time for, we hope our resources this week will give you tools, practices, and community to take charge of your well-being.
BINGO CHALLENGE: Open all week!
For the third year in a row AILA invites you to participate in the BINGO challenge! Do one or all of these 25 spaces to make small improvements to your everyday life. At the end of the week email a picture or screenshot of your bingo card to Camille Rybacki Koch at ckoch@aila.org for a chance to win a prize.
Schedule of Well-Being Week in Law Events
Tuesday, May 6
SEMINAR: Mindful Practices for Immigration Lawyers that Promote Resiliency, Wellness, and Ethical Behavior– 2:00pm (ET)
Immigration lawyers are encountering policy changes and political pressures that can negatively affect their well-being. In this charged environment, mindful communication is essential for balancing ethical integrity with effective advocacy. Our expert panelist will provide mindfulness strategies for immigration attorneys to help them navigate ethical dilemmas, manage difficult conversations, and build resiliency within themselves.
Faculty: Judi Cohen
Wednesday, May 7
ROUNDTABLE: Tried and True Solutions for Stress Management – 1:00pm (ET)
Stress is inevitable, but how you manage it can make all the difference. This program brings together multiple speakers to share their best wellness tips for using stress to your advantage, reducing stress when needed, and maintaining balance in a demanding profession. From small daily habits to mindset shifts and practical strategies, you'll gain actionable insights to navigate pressure. Walk away with new tools to build resilience in both work and life.
Faculty: Lynn Calder, Ken Mayeaux, Lambert Dunn, Rachel Game
Thursday, May 8
ROUNDTABLE: Mindfulness in Turbulent Times – 1:00pm (ET)
Immigration lawyers navigate relentless stress, uncertainty, and emotional intensity. In this virtual roundtable, author and mindfulness teacher Ralph De La Rosa draws from their book, Outshining Trauma, to explore why common approaches to emotional intelligence often fall short in high-pressure moments. Through practical tools and real-world insights, they'll share how mindfulness can help manage overwhelm, foster resilience, and create space for both inner well-being and effective advocacy.
Faculty: Ralph De La Rosa (they/he) is the author of three books, including the new Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (foreword by Richard Schwartz). He is a psychotherapist in private practice and a longtime meditation teacher known for his radically honest and humorous approach. His work has been featured in GQ, CNN, NY Post, Tricycle, Mindful Magazine, and beyond.
Moderator: Ken Mayeux
Friday, May 9
ROUNDTABLE: How to Have the Best Year Ever During the Toughest Year – 1:00pm (ET)
In challenging times, finding growth and resilience is more important than ever. This roundtable will explore how to embrace struggles, find courage in adversity, and uncover new opportunities for personal and professional growth. We’ll focus on practical skills for structuring your life, navigating chaos, and making small but impactful behavior changes.
Facilitator: Supriya Venkatesan
Moderator: Jennifer Walker Gates, Brittany Faith
Go Outside to Walk, Run, or Bike
Getting outside, breathing fresh air, and moving our bodies is a simple yet powerful way to ground ourselves. This year as a part of Well-Being Week in Law, AILA is encouraging members to find time to go outside to walk, run, or bike! This can be a formal walk organized by chapters or just taking 5 minutes to stand outside before you head home for the day. Whatever this looks like for you we hope it gives you a moment of peace in a turbulent time. Share your experience using #AILAWellBeingWeek. Download the document below to see some suggestions should you wish to participate at a chapter or personal level.
