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“Dr. Cipriano has filled a critical void through a scientifically based model of wellness as a way of life, the basis for decision-making and the guide for actions”

“The interest in wellness and self-care has gained unprecedented momentum among professionals in general and lawyers, in particular.  The available resources, however, tend to be repetitive and non-directive.  With this book, Dr. Cipriano has filled a critical void through a scientifically based model of wellness as a way of life, the basis for decision-making, and the guide for actions.  She has seamlessly integrated philosophy, psychological research, and pragmatic interventions within a persuasive narrative about making a commitment to well-being.  Although this book will be of interest to any professional, Dr. Cipriano incorporates her education and experience as an attorney to address the unique challenges in the practice of law.  Practicing attorneys, law students and law schools, and mental health professionals who advise and counsel the legal community will gain insights and strategies for promoting genuine well-being.”

— Madelon V. Baranoski, PhD, Professor and Director, Forensic Psychology, Law and Psychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine

“a helpful roadmap for critical individual and institutional change needed to improve lawyer well-being … A must read”

“Through accurate insights and analysis that demonstrate an intimate understanding of the challenges so many committed attorneys face, The Thriving Lawyer offers a helpful roadmap for critical individual and institutional change needed to improve lawyer well-being.  This book is a must read for both attorneys and HR professionals across all legal organizations.”

— Claire Coleman, JD, State of Connecticut Consumer Counsel; former Biglaw firm associate, non-profit and government attorney

“A resource that will be read and referred to over again … I continuously return to this book”

"What makes The Thriving Lawyer a resource that will be read and referred to over again, is the way Cipriano marries statistical information with psychological impacts. She then goes a critical step further to offer everyday techniques to offset the stress and pressure inherent to the legal profession. This book provides a psychologist-curated list of real-time methods that anyone can implement. It is one of the reasons that I continuously return to this book – both as a tool for my own wellbeing journey, but also as a key part of my interaction with law students in distress. I’m certain its value easily translates from use in an educational setting to the legal field."

Jennifer Cerny, JD, Associate Dean of Students, Yale Law School, NALP Bulletin+, February, 2024

”Clear, informative, and conversational … highlights the relevance of the material and her masterful command of the topic”

"As a former lawyer herself, Cipriano has intimate knowledge about the way that law firms function and about the legal culture itself. Dr. Cipriano presents this book's information in a clear, informative, and conversational tone, which highlights the relevance of the material and her masterful command of the topic."

Eileen Kohutis, PhD, Psychologist, Independent Practitioner, Winter 2024

“Cipriano argues what is truly needed is broad cultural change at the organizational level and a focus on promoting wellness before an attorney reaches a crisis point”

Improving lawyers’ well-being will take more than individual changes in behavior, writes Traci Cipriano, a former attorney who is now a clinical psychologist and professor at Yale School of Medicine. Cipriano argues that what is truly needed is broad cultural change at the organizational level and a focus on promoting wellness before an attorney reaches a crisis point. She posits that a root cause of these issues is a historical bias against mental health care in the legal profession—not just in office culture but also with many state bars until recently asking applicants about their mental health diagnoses, treatments, and chemical dependencies. Self-care should be a responsibility—not a luxury—for lawyers, Cipriano concludes.

Trial Magazine, January 2024, a publication of the American Association for Justice, formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)