The concept of wellness has become trendy and idealized, but what does it actually mean and what does it look like in a profession plagued with high rates of dissatisfaction, substance abuse, and poor mental health outcomes for a large portion of members. This presentation is intended to help young lawyers identify potential areas that deserve attention and focus on their personal lives so they can maximize the satisfaction they get from their work, improve their productivity, and find a work life balance that serves them.

This program qualifies for 1.0 MCLE credit hour including up to 1.0 SA/MH credit hour. Commission on CLE Course # 243973.

This seminar is a basic to intermediate level program. 

 

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER 

Darcy Compton practices with McAngus Goudelock & Courie. Her practice focuses on workers’ compensation in the firm’s Columbia office. “With each file I am assigned, I work diligently to ensure I fulfill all roles necessary for each client according to their specific needs and the facts of each case,” she says.

Prior to joining MGC, Darcy was a law clerk at the Office of the Governor, House of Representatives: LCI Committee, Workers’ Compensation Commission and an in-house legal clerk at an investment company.

In her personal time, Darcy enjoys reading mystery/thriller novels. She studied the intersection of the psychology and legal fields while abroad at Warwick University in Coventry, England and finds true-crime stories fascinating.

 EDUCATION

University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, cum laude)

University of South Carolina (BA, magna cum laude)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

South Carolina Bar Association

BAR ADMISSIONS

South Carolina (2022)

CERTIFICATIONS

Guardian ad Litem

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) (Guardian ad Litem)

University of South Carolina School of Law Pro Bono Program

University of South Carolina Moot Court Bar