The C.O.P.E. Protocol (Cognitive Optimization & Performance Empowerment) for Female Attorneys is designed for women in the legal profession who are navigating high cognitive demands, invisible workload, perfectionism pressures, and the persistent "always-on" nervous system common in high-performance legal environments.
This presentation explores the bio-psychosocial factors that contribute to overwhelm and burnout while providing practical, evidence-based tools for workload prioritization, task initiation, decision fatigue, and boundary-setting. Participants will gain strategies to move beyond reactive coping and build sustainable practices that support resilience, recovery, and long-term performance.
Speaker:
Tiffany Ruffin, PsyD, is a licensed health psychologist in Missouri and Kansas and the owner of Innerworth Psychology. She holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Ruffin specializes in helping individuals develop healthier, more sustainable approaches to managing stress, performance, and overall well-being.
Moderator:
Tracy Spradlin is a founding partner of Spradlin Kennedy Richman and serves as City Prosecutor for Grandview and Pleasant Hill, Missouri. An accomplished litigator, she has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2016 and received Missouri Lawyers Weekly's 2025 Women’s Justice Award for Litigation. Tracy is known for her practical approach, engaging speaking style, and commitment to serving her clients and community.
This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of CLE credit in Missouri and Kansas. Kansas credit is pending.