Lawyers Mutual NC

06/02/2026

Guided by our founding principle, “lawyers serving lawyers,” our commitment extends beyond insurance coverage.

Uta Zacharias, Senior Claims Counsel at Lawyers Mutual, exemplifies that commitment through her service to the legal community. She currently serves as Secretary of the Wake County Real Property Lawyers Association (now in her ninth year), is a member of the Wake County Bar Association CLE Committee, and serves on the Board of the Young Men’s Service League Alumni for the First In Flight Chapter.

We are proud to support and be a part of the North Carolina legal community.
https://lawyersmutualnc.com/community-initiatives/legal-community-support/

06/01/2026

Attorney compensation is one of the most important and complex decisions a law firm makes.

"Respect: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans," co-authored by Camille Stell, Vice President of Risk & Practice Management, offers a clear, practical framework for approaching it. This book provides an experience-driven perspective on how firms can design compensation systems that align with performance, culture, and long-term growth.

Inside:
• 100+ new pages and real-world case studies
• Clear breakdowns of compensation models
• Implementation strategies that work in practice
• Insights into evolving compensation trends

Get the book today! https://ow.ly/f71K50VS4Vg

05/29/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that well-being matters for everyone in the legal profession, including the legal support professionals who keep firms running every day.

From managing deadlines and client communications to balancing countless responsibilities behind the scenes, legal support staff face unique pressures that can take a toll on mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

A healthier legal workplace benefits everyone. Our latest article explores practical ways to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and support the whole person.

Read more:

Working as a legal support professional can take a toll on your well-being due to stress, deadlines, and pressure to work long hours to manage your workload.

05/28/2026

Will Graebe, LM Claims Counsel and Relationship Manager, is a firm believer in daily wellness and has incorporated it into his daily life as well as his work at Lawyers Mutual. "I believe that the biggest misconception many lawyers have about lawyer wellness is that it is a sign of weakness...Nothing could be further from the truth.”

Read more: https://lawyersmutualnc.com/article/the-balanced-lawyer-will-graebe-on-wellness-burnout-and-finding-your-way-back/

05/26/2026

Lawyers Mutual's departments - Claims, Risk and Practice Management, and Underwriting - are the backbone of our company. Behind every department are dedicated legal professionals, aiming to make the practice of law in North Carolina better.

Read our 2025 Annual Report, A Better Insurance Experience, to see what sets us apart.
https://annualreport.lawyersmutualnc.com/2025ar/lm-department-reports/

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to this nation. Their sacrifice endures. Thank you. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Read the latest from the LM Innovation Center for Practice Management.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-latest-LM-news.html?soid=1118263556714&aid=beLSMlxqA9A

Inside this issue:
✔️ Wellness & burnout with Will Graebe
✔️ The rise of the AI-assisted client
✔️ Supporting well-being across the legal team
✔️ Plus the latest LM updates

05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Lawyers Mutual is highlighting it with a Wellness CLE Bundle - 3.0 hours of Professional Well-Being, on-demand - FREE for Insureds.

Designed to help lawyers thrive, not just survive:
✅ Coping with burnout & stress in transactional practice
✅ Finding happiness, satisfaction, and meaning in law
✅ Meditation & mindfulness — science or self-help?

Lawyers Mutual offers 80+ free on-demand CLE programs (a $900 value), with new content added monthly.

Start anytime, anywhere: lawyersmutualnc.inreachce.com

05/20/2026

Burnout is one of the biggest risks facing legal professionals today, and the old advice of "just exercise more and sleep better" doesn't always cut it. As a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lawyers Mutual's latest article highlights five wellness trends gaining real traction including:

Cold therapy — ice baths and cryotherapy are showing real results for stress recovery and mental resilience
Nature therapy — forest bathing and outdoor movement are proven to reduce cortisol and sharpen focus
Biohacking wearables — smart rings and glucose monitors putting personalized health data in your hands

Self-care is evolving. What works looks different for everyone, and there are more options than ever to find what fits your life and your practice.

Read the full article:
https://lawyersmutualnc.com/article/five-of-the-hottest-new-wellness-trends-to-elevate-your-mind-and-body-in-2026/

For many people, wellness means a regular exercise practice, healthy eating, and sound sleep. These are all important for good mental and physical health. But

05/20/2026

Law school doesn't give you a manual for running a practice. Nobody warns you about malpractice claims, client disputes, or what happens when something goes wrong on a case.

That's where Lawyers Mutual comes in, and the benefits go way beyond insurance.

✅ FREE on-demand CLE. Fulfill your 24-hour, 2-year requirement anywhere, anytime. A $900 value.

✅ FREE consulting with a practice management advisor — 3 hour-long sessions annually to help you start, run, or grow your firm. A $900 value.

✅ Hotline to 7 NC-licensed claims attorneys who can help you avoid problems before they start.

If you're finishing law school or just starting out, this is the kind of support that matters.

👉 Visit lawyersmutualnc.com for toolkits and practice guides designed to help law students and young lawyers.