Mark Byers, Ph.D.

A counseling and vocational psychologist specializing in professional and personal development issues in the legal profession. Dr. Byers counsels individuals and consults to legal organizations and employers. Services to individuals include career counseling, vocational testing and assessment, coaching for on-going career management issues, and counseling for work-related stress and clinical conditions (e.g., burnout, work/family balance issues and interpersonal conflicts). Served for 25 years as Director of Student Life Counseling at Harvard Law School, working with students and practitioners. Teaches career development and the psychology of work at Northeastern University. Co-authored Lawyers in Transition, a career planning guide for lawyers, and authored the chapter on “The Transition from Law School to Practice” in the ABA’s The Legal Employers’ Complete Guide to Recruitment, Development and Management. Dr. Byers also co-authors an Internet column on career planning. Contact — byers1@rcn.com.