Claire E. Parsons

I’m Claire E. Parsons, and I serve as Of Counsel with Bricker Graydon LLP. My practice focuses on school law, employment law, and litigation in both Kentucky and Ohio. Beyond my legal career, I’m a mom to two wonderful girls, an active community leader, and a frequent speaker and writer on attorney mental health, mindfulness, compassion, and stress management. I currently chair the wellness committee for both the Ohio State Bar Association and Bricker Graydon. I’ve been meditating for over a decade and have spent more than five years teaching mindfulness and compassion to lawyers, professionals, and others. With over 1,000 hours of training in mind-body practices, I hold certifications in Mental Health First Aid and as a SHRM Workplace Mental Health Ally. I’m also certified to teach meditation, compassion, yoga, pranayama, and somatic healing, with specialized training in trauma-sensitive mindfulness. My work has been featured on platforms like Insight Timer, Above the Law, the Institute for Well-Being in Law, and the Mindfulness in Law Society. I’m also the founder of the Brilliant Legal Mind blog (www.brilliantlegalmind.com), where I share writings, guided meditations, and resources on mental health, mindfulness, compassion, yoga, and related topics. I’ve authored two books: *How to Be a Badass Lawyer: The Unexpected and Simple Guide to Less Stress and Greater Personal Development Through Mindfulness and Compassion* and *Mommy Needs a Minute.* I enjoy connecting with lawyers to discuss writing, mental health, mindfulness, and more. Feel free to follow my blog or connect with me on LinkedIn.