Most wellness initiatives address symptoms of burnout.

My talks address the root cause.

The Hidden Cost

Impaired judgment on high-stakes matters. Decision-making under duress. Your best people walking out the door.

Attorneys are already taking vacations, setting boundaries, meditating, exercising, and investing in wellness. Yet burnout persists.

These practices address symptoms but not the root cause.

The perfectionism. The inability to switch off. The need to achieve. The sense that no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough. These aren’t problems another wellness initiative can solve.

Sammy’s talks take audiences beneath the symptoms of burnout to understand the unconscious patterns and nervous system responses keeping them in survival mode — and how to begin changing them.

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The Burnout Crisis In The Legal Industry

  • 11.5% of attorneys reported suicidal thoughts at some point in their career

  • Attorneys feel burned out almost half the time at work (48%) 

  • 48% of attorneys are either actively seeking or open to other employment

  • Replacing a junior attorney costs 1.5-2x their annual salary

  • Attrition costs firms $200,000-$500,000 per lawyer lost on average

*ABA Law Journal, Big Law Well-Being Report (2024), 2023 Study Conducted by the California Lawyers Association and District of Columbia Bar

Who This Is For

Law Firms & Legal Organizations Organizations concerned about retention and employee well-being, bar associations advancing attorney well-being, women in law groups, diversity initiatives, and organizations seeking meaningful CLE programming.

Professional & Business Organizations Leadership conferences, entrepreneurial networks, chambers of commerce, and industry associations serving high-achieving professionals.

Corporate & Enterprise Professional services firms and organizations investing in leadership development and sustainable performance.

Trusted By

Erie County Bar Association Young Lawyers Committee

Women’s Bar Association of the State of New Yor

Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York – WNY Chapter

UB Law Alumni Association

Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law

New York State Bar Association

NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

Gross Shuman P.C.

Inspire Your Life Summit

Keller Williams Realty

What People Are Saying

  • "Having organized more than 500 CLE webinars for the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, I've worked with hundreds of presenters, and Sammy Catone stands out. The level of audience engagement during her program was exceptional, and the volume and quality of the Q&A made it clear her message truly resonated. Sammy brings a warm, authentic presence, combines practical strategies with personal insight, and delivers actionable guidance on burnout and mental health from someone who genuinely understands the legal profession. I would enthusiastically recommend her to any bar association, law firm, or legal organization looking for a speaker who truly connects with attorneys."

    Michelle Stern

    Executive Director, NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

  • "I attended Sam Catone’s webinar on Attorney Burnout and Mindset Strategies and was blown away by her insight into the struggles faced by high achieving attorneys. Her presentation hit on topics I had never considered, but immediately recognized in my own professional life. I’d recommend that anyone that is struggling with high workload and life stress reach out to Sam to talk about ways to reframe their thoughts to a much healthier and productive space, whether it be 1-on-1 coaching or attending her group presentations. While her presentation was focused on attorneys, I think that her insight is just as helpful for any professional struggling with burnout. I’d bring her back to present to my organizations in a heartbeat."

    Carey C. Beyer

    Partner at O’Connor & Partners, PLLC

    Second Vice President of the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court

    Board Member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

  • "Sammy was an engaging speaker, combining her own personal experience with neuroscientific data and strategies for growth and healing. What resonated most for me is that you simply cannot outthink or out-rest a dysregulated nervous system — and that it isn't until you identify the root cause of your mindset struggles, and figure out a way to shift same in your favor, that you can truly heal from burnout and overwhelm and move forward. I was surprised to learn that our core beliefs are forged so early in our lives (before 10!) and are probably rooted in some sort of negativity or trauma — but that by changing those beliefs, we can create positive change and beat burnout. This was an engaging, focused presentation that held my attention and gave really good data-driven tips and strategies. I'd recommend her!"

    Lisa Poch

    Senior Associate Attorney, Dan Chiacchia Attorneys, PLLC

    Local Director, WBASNY WNY Chapter

  • "Sammy gave an engaging and thoughtful presentation that was well-received by our audience. She discusses personal and vulnerable topics that need to be addressed. It gave me great hope to learn that burnout can be reversed, and we can all find joy and peace in our work and daily lives. I do wish I had heard Sammy’s presentation back when I was practicing law; I feel it would have helped me a great deal. I struggled from severe burnout and stress which ultimately led to me leaving the profession. Sammy’s presentation is so timely as burnout affects so many people. I recommend her presentation to any organization looking to improve the health and wellness of their employees, and I encourage anyone who is struggling with stress and burnout to attend a group session. It is possible to reverse the negative patterns with Sammy’s help. I hope to bring her back to UB School of Law again soon."

    Stephanie Mack

    Senior Associate Director for Alumni Affairs

    Executive Director of the UB Law Alumni Association

  • "We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sammy for our monthly Expert Partner Series, and I could not recommend her enough! Our company is a real estate brokerage, and so many of our agents feel the pain and pressure of burnout. It's extremely difficult to maintain a healthy work/life balance, and we knew that having Sammy come in and speak would really resonate with our agents. Whether your business is 5 people or 500, I think offering your staff or clients the opportunity to learn from Sammy could be very beneficial to their mental health and work morale. You don't know who may be struggling with burnout, and this is a message that speaks for everyone."

    Katelyn Kowal

    Licensed RE Salesperson

    Owner, Next Level Leverage Agent Services

    Member, Keller Williams Education Committee

  • "This was excellent. I took 5 pages of notes! Have done a lot of therapy but learned new things today."

    —Webinar Attendee

  • “THANK YOU. I literally sat here and cried listening to you.”

    -Webinar Attendee

  • "Excellent and extremely well presented...Sammy is providing critical information."

    -Webinar Attendee

  • "We need Part Two."

    -Webinar Attendee