Virtual Workshop – Feedback That Lands: Communicating Clearly with Every Legal Brain (CPD 442)

Qualifies for 2.00 CPD Hours, all of which qualifies for Ethics.

Law firms run on precision, communication, and trust, and yet many of the systems we rely on were not designed to serve the greatest number of people and their different brains! This results in missed expectations, preventable conflict, and talented lawyers who struggle unnecessarily or quietly burn out.

This practical, engaging workshop with lawyers Alanna Carlson and Aaron Baer gives legal teams the tools to shift that dynamic.

The session will start with a clear overview of neurodivergence in the legal profession, the current data, what the research shows about ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning in high-pressure environments, and how neurodivergent traits often appear in legal work. Participants will learn to recognize common patterns without pathologizing colleagues or making assumptions.

The session will focus on communication and feedback that actually lands with every legal brain. You’ll learn simple, evidence-based strategies for giving feedback that is specific, clear, and supportive. Aaron will focus on approaches that decrease stress, prevent misunderstandings, and improve performance for all lawyers, not just those who identify as neurodivergent.

Participants will leave with:

• A grounded understanding of how neurodivergence shows up in legal workplaces
• Practical suggestions for delivering feedback that builds clarity, safety, and accountability
• A framework for improving team communication without adding more work to anyone’s plate

This workshop is designed for partners, managers, in-house teams, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for supporting or supervising lawyers and staff. You’ll walk away with tools that make your workplace more inclusive, efficient, and accessible for all.

Presenters:
Alanna Carlson, Alanna Carlson Consulting (Saskatoon) and Aaron Baer, Renno & Co / 4LAcademy (Toronto)

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For virtual activities, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date.

Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers, modify the program schedule, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule, registrants will be notified.