Confronting Burnout’s Grip on the Legal Profession

By Amina Sergazina
April 2024
 

Recognizing the signs of burnout can help spark cultural change in firms.

In the high-pressure world of the legal industry, where success often comes at a cost, burnout is an all-too-familiar companion. 

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About the Author

Amina Sergazina

Amina Sergazina

Freelance Writer

Amina Sergazina (they/she) is an immigrant from Kazakhstan who is passionate about justice. They believe in the power of journalism and view it not just as a tool for awareness but also as one to change the world for the better. In 2018 they, along with their mother and little brother, immigrated to the United States in Chicago. Sergazina grew up on American movies and always dreamed of living in the U.S. They were granted a full ride scholarship to Columbia College Chicago and graduated in May of 2023 with a bachelor’s in journalism.