Imagine that someone you know has superhuman strength, but others see it as weakness. Raising consciousness around neurodivergent minds can change the way that society views ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence within the context of professions like law, and this was Jennifer Kruszewski‘s primary goal when she presented to the Maine State Bar Association at the Summer Bar Conference on the topic of ADHD and the Practice of Law.
Although people typically think of ADHD as a limiting condition, Jennifer demonstrates why people with ADHD brains are drawn to the practice of law and how suited ADHD attorneys are to the types of work required of lawyers. She discusses the operation of the ADHD brain, and addresses accommodations that can assist attorneys with ADHD. This type of neurodivergence, while not without its challenges, gives practitioners who can harness their superpowers a distinct advantage within the practice of law and makes clear that the ADHD brain is an asset to firms, clients and the profession as a whole. Anyone wishing to learn more about ADHD, whether or not they are interested in the practice of law, can view the presentation here: https://vimeo.com/724450360
Steven Tenney of Great Diamond Partners says of the presentation: “It is a truly masterful exploration, one where you can easily substitute any profession for attorney. As she puts it, she “drops the mask” on her own ADHD, something I have increasingly done with my dyslexia. It takes real courage to discuss a traditionally embarrassing topic, but as Jen says, the attending superpowers far outweigh the challenges.”