Episode 6: Mark Goldberg, Director of Global Health & Well-Being at Latham & Watkins LLP.

Having Mark Goldberg on the show was such a joy and honor. I was inspired to reach out to Mark after I heard him facilitate a panel during the virtual conference for the Institute for Well-Being in Law. He was so gracious to join me for this conversation regarding how he has brought all facets of wellness to the legal industry.

Mark has truly been a game-changer in bringing wellness to the legal community. He began inviting these conversations all the way back in 2009, before wellness in the workplace became as much of a focus as it is now. With his willingness to incorporate research, pair with experts in their respective industries, and create a safe space for employees to seek resources, it’s exciting to see how his work has inspired other firms to make similar changes.

I can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation. My hope is that it will inspire you to bring systemic and cultural changes to your workplace as well so that we can make resources and wellness conversations more accessible for all.

Here’s Mr. Goldberg’s biography if you’d like to learn more:

Mark H. Goldberg serves as the Director of Global Health & Well-Being at Latham & Watkins, one of the world’s “global elite” law firms, overseeing strategy and implementation across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for LiveWell Latham, the firm’s global wellness program.

 Mr. Goldberg has spent over 21 years in the multinational legal sector, starting his career as a Latham attorney focusing on commercial litigation and antitrust matters, and later transitioning into a full-time management role running the firm’s internal communications function. In 2009, he was part of a core group that set out to build Latham’s first global wellness initiative, which quickly evolved into its comprehensive health and well-being program. In 2013, Mr. Goldberg assumed full-time management of LiveWell Latham, expanding and focusing the program on resilience and mental health, diabetes prevention, and musculoskeletal issues, among other areas.

A graduate of Cornell University and NYU Law School, Mr. Goldberg has been awarded numerous distinctions related to internal communications, employee relations, and health and wellness programming. He began his career as a high school teacher in Japan, and in his free time works on projects as a first-time playwright and novelist

You can learn more about Latham & Watkins LLP by visiting their website.