Dr. Chloe for Lawyers
Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a clinical psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, and an expert in anxiety, stress management, and communication.
Dr. Chloe helps lawyers and their teams to manage stress to increase fulfillment as well as productivity.
Warm and compassionate speaker!
"She has done online and in-person presentations for our people across North America, and the feedback has been extremely positive. Her approach is warm and compassionate, yet highly practical.”
Scott Brandman
Managing Partner at Baker McKenzie
Dr. Chloe is a consultant to Baker McKenzie, which is the 3rd largest law firm in the world.
Popular Talks
1
How Lawyers Can Turn Anxiety into a Superpower
Anxiety is on the rise-- the 2023 ALM and Law.com mental health survey found that 71% of lawyers report experiencing significant anxiety. This talk teaches attorneys nine practical techniques to unlock the healthy function of anxiety, which is to stimulate preparation behaviors. This talk draws from Dr. Chloe's book, Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety.
2
Strong Starts for
Early Career Attorneys
The high cost of recruiting and training attorneys makes it wise to invest in your team early. This workshop helps early career attorneys to take ownership of setting their career goals, find ways to "stay on the radar" of partners in a professional manner, manage self-care to avoid burnout, and take feedback constructively by balancing perfectionism with a drive for excellence.
3
How to Turn off Your Lawyer Brain
(when you want to!)
Attorneys are constantly planning for worst-case scenarios, crafting strong arguments, and thinking critically. These are helpful skills during the workday, but they can drain relationships and personal time. This workshop helps attorneys to manage their gifts by learning how to "toggle out" after work so they can rest, recharge, and return to work feeling truly refreshed.
4
How Lawyers
Beat the Blues
Many lawyers struggle with depression, or at least a depressive mindset. This is natural, since lawyers are typically called when problems have occurred, or when a problem is feared-- this can create a cognitive habit of scanning for problems and spending less mental energy on positive events... this can create a negative mindset. The good news is that we can learn simple interventions to change our perspective, without compromising on critical thinking!
5
Navigating Sensitive Topics in the Workplace: A Guide for Legal Professionals & Supporting Staff
In today’s fast-moving world, issues related to politics, religion, and social change often find their way into workplace conversations—especially in a legal environment where current events can directly impact cases, policies, and firm decisions. While the conventional wisdom is to avoid these topics at work, the reality is that they are often impossible to ignore. When we learn how to navigate these topics respectfully, we can gain new perspectives and boost social trust-- true safe spaces are strong enough to be inclusive of a diversity of opinions, even when we have contrasting viewpoints.
In this talk based on her new book, Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, Dr. Chloe Carmichael shares practical strategies for managing these sensitive discussions with professionalism, respect, and emotional intelligence. Attendees will gain insights on how to acknowledge differing perspectives without unnecessary conflict, foster a culture of open-yet-appropriate dialogue, and balance personal expression with workplace harmony. Through psychological frameworks and real-world applications, this session will provide actionable tools to help engage in challenging conversations without compromising relationships or firm culture.
I help lawyers communicate better, bill more hours, get more clients, and become happier!
Very much needed!
"She has done online and in-person presentations for our people across North America, and the feedback has been extremely positive. Her approach is warm and compassionate, yet highly practical.”
Dr. Deepak Chopra
Founder, The Chopra Foundation, World-renowned Speaker,
New York Times Bestselling Author
Dr. Chloe's keynote was terrific!
"Dr. Chloe's keynote was terrific! I received wonderful, positive feedback that attendees found it to be clear, concise, and very helpful. They loved it!"
Karen Barry
Wellness Ambassador, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Engaging speaker!
"Dr. Chloe was a very engaging speaker. Her advice was easily understandable, memorable, and practical. Would definitely invite her back again!"
Jim McCann
Founder and Chairman, 1-800-FLOWERS
Media
Dr. Chloe TV Highlights
Dr. Chloe Speaking Reel
Tips for Lawyers to Manage Stress and Beat Burnout
Would you like Dr. Chloe to speak at your law firm?
She can speak onsite or virtually!
