The Green Light Method: Mastering Your Mind & Legal Practice

In this high-impact CLE session, high-performance coach and former trial lawyer Jess Sargus teaches attorneys how to operate at their best — especially under pressure — by applying neuroscience, sports psychology, and ethical competence principles to legal practice. Drawing on The Green Light Method™, Jess breaks down the science of sustained focus, resilience, and decision-making and offers actionable tools to reduce burnout, elevate clarity, and perform with energy and integrity in the courtroom and beyond.

Topics Covered:

The neuroscience of agency, focus, and performance under pressure
How grit and stress inoculation build resilience in high-stakes practice
Energy management vs. time management: why rest is a professional tool
The MVP framework (Mission, Vision, Principles) and identity-based motivation
Ethical responsibilities under CA Rule 1.1 (and its ABA Model Rule correlate) to maintain performance capacity
Tactical tools to regulate your nervous system and lead with clarity

Topics covered include:

Attorney Wellness Law Practice Legal Ethics

Agenda:

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Why mastering your mind is essential to mastering legal practice
The origin of The Green Light Method™

Part I: Mental Mastery and Resilience

Neuroscience of agency, focus, and the “Green Light” mindset
Stress, grit, and the mid-cingulate cortex
Tools to shift from hesitation to execution under pressure

Part II: Energy Management Over Time Management

The performance costs of “always on”
Ultradian rhythms, recovery, and the cognitive science of pacing
Daily energy audits and sustainable high performance

Part III: Purpose, Performance & the MVP Framework

Why mission, vision, and principles fuel long-term excellence
Identity-based motivation and decision-making
Aligning actions with values in high-stakes practice

Part IV: Competence and the Ethics of Capacity

ABA and California Rule 1.1 requirements for mental, emotional, and physical ability
How burnout impairs ethical performance
Why energy, clarity, and recovery are part of your professional duty

Closing Remarks

Key takeaways and tactical next steps
Free resources and continued learning
The Green Light is yours — take it

Questions & Answers (as time permits)

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes

When: Premieres in 40 days | August 27, 2025 10:00 AM PT

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Wellness Competence

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Professional Well-Being

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

This presentation is approved for one hour of Wellness Competence CLE credit in California, and one hour of Professional Well-Being CLE credit in North Carolina. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 credit hours will apply to Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit.

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Speaker

Jess Sargus CEO and Founder
The Legal Athlete

Jess Sargus is a powerhouse keynote speaker, workshop leader, and high-performance coach who helps professionals stop waiting for permission and start leading their lives through bold, strategic action. She is the author of the forthcoming book, Fierce Agency™, and the founder of The Legal Athlete, a company dedicated to helping lawyers and high achievers close the gap between their potential and their performance, and live in alignment with their boldest goals. Read More ›