Meister Seelig & Schuster is pleased to share that Jamie A. Rosen, Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Mental Health Law Group, authored the article, “The Role of Mentorship in Mental Health for Women Lawyers,” published in the May 2026 newsletter of the New York Women’s Bar Association.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Jamie examines the unique pressures faced by women attorneys, including workplace bias, caregiving responsibilities, professional isolation, and burnout. The article highlights mentorship as a powerful and often underutilized tool for promoting mental well-being, resilience, and career satisfaction within the legal profession.

Drawing on both research and personal experience, Jamie explores how mentors provide guidance, perspective, and support that can help attorneys navigate professional challenges, establish healthy boundaries, and build confidence throughout their careers. She also emphasizes the important role bar associations and legal organizations play in fostering meaningful mentorship opportunities and cultivating a culture of wellness.

The article concludes with a call to action for legal professionals to support one another through mentorship and connection, reinforcing the importance of community in helping women lawyers thrive both personally and professionally.

Read Jamie’s full article in the May 2026 New York Women’s Bar Association newsletter.