Letting Go to Level Up: Skills for Lawyers and Life

Attorneys are trained to control external outcomes, but a less examined drain on performance is the internal reaction that follows when things go wrong. Frustration over an associate's error, resistance to a shifting deadline, or self-critique after a difficult deposition can consume far more energy than the triggering event itself. This program examines how internal friction quietly degrades judgment, analytical precision, and client communication, and introduces a practical five-step framework for reducing it. Tanyee Cheung, Finn Dixon & Herling LLP, presents the LET GO approach: a real-time process for separating facts from narrative, interrupting automatic escalation, and returning to clear, grounded action. Attendees leave with a concrete tool they can apply immediately, whether in a negotiation, a supervisory conversation, or moments of high-stakes self-pressure. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.