Kirkland & Ellis, the Feel-Good Law Firm?

“Sharp elbows” are two words you often hear lawyers use when referring to Kirkland & Ellis, pointing to its merit-based compensation system and high attrition rate in the junior ranks.

But a new program at the firm counters its reputation as an “eat-what-you-kill” organization, and aims to improve health, career outlook and peace of mind for attorneys there.

Under the program launched last fall, the firm started offering yoga, meditation and wellness-training to some lawyers and is now expanding the program to all of its U.S. offices, according to a report in Crain’s Chicago Business .

Is the law firm now becoming a bit more kumbaya?

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