Minds Over Matters:

Men's Mental Health Forum

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Align
Right

In a profession where performance often comes at the expense of wellbeing, it’s time to have an open, honest, and supportive conversation about men’s mental. 

Aligned with Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this event brings the legal community together to acknowledge the unique mental health challenges men face, and the importance of creating space for vulnerability, support and proactive change.

Join us for an evening dedicated to insight, connection, and powerful lived experiences, with expert guidance on navigating mental health in the legal profession.

We are delighted to introduce the two keynote speakers at this event:

  • Michael Seton, Solicitor Director, Seton Family Lawyer
    Sharing his lived experience of burnout and mental health exhaustion in legal practice
  • Nick Valentine, Founder of HealingPhase, Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Senior Consultant & Workshop Facilitator
    Delivering an expert session on the burdens faced by men in the legal profession and the skills and tools to support wellness and long-term resilience

Why Attend?

  • Hear a first-hand account of mental health struggles within the legal profession
  • Learn practical strategies to support yourself and your colleagues
  • Engage in meaningful discussions that prioritise wellness in legal workplaces
  • Network with like-minded professionals committed to cultural change
     

Speakers

Michael Seton

Michael Seton | Read bio
Solicitor Director, Seton Family Lawyers

Nick Valentine

Nick Valentine | Read bio
Founder of HealingPhase, Clinical 
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Senior 
Consultant & Workshop Facilitator

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DETAILS

Date Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time In-person: 5.00pm - 7.30pm
Online: 5.30pm - 7.30pm (AEST)
Venue Level 2, Law Society of New South Wales
170 Phillip Street, Sydney
NB: This event will also be livestreamed to our regional members.
Dress code Business attire
Cost Member in-person: $10 (donated to the President’s Chairty, Stillbirth Foundation Australia)
Member online: Free
Non-member online or in-person: $29
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