Morgan Lewis Director to Focus on Lawyer, Staff Emotional Health

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has hired its first-ever director of an in-house program to address stress and other unique mental health challenges facing lawyers and firm staff.

Krista Logelin, a former management consultant with a master’s in applied positive psychology, will implement and oversee what the firm calls its well-being initiative, “ML Well.”

“The evidence is really clear that we do have significant behavioral health issues as a profession,” said Amanda Smith, Morgan Lewis’ chief engagement officer, another new position that involves ensuring employees’ sense of belonging. “Every large law firm has to look that in the face and try ...