“A new conversation is emerging from an unlikely place: the inner sanctum of the law firm partnership.” – BINJE Covers Neurodiversity Episode of “Almost Clinical” Podcast
BINJE (Business In New Jersey Everyday) recently published an article about “Almost Clinical” entitled: “Podcast: How N.J. law leaders are reframing neurodiversity in the workplace,” with a focus on Season 2, Episode 2: “Man in the Middle – Embracing ADHD & Neurodiversity in the Workplace.”
The article addresses the episode’s focus on what happens when a neurotypical partner finds himself navigating two diagnosed ADHD partners; and what it looks like when successful professionals discover later in life that the “quirks” they’ve worked around for decades have names, diagnoses, and treatment options.
As BINJE explains, the hosts are “pulling back the curtain on a topic often whispered about but rarely addressed in professional circles: neurodiversity. For successful professionals—including the physicians, health care executives, and attorneys the firm represents—‘quirks’ are often seen as part of the price of high performance.”
Remarking on the honest dialogue in the podcast from attorneys Vincent Buttaci and John Leardi about their own journeys with late-in-life ADHD diagnoses, the article states that the episode sparks “a broader discussion on how brain chemistry influences leadership and professional output.” Additionally, the article highlights attorney Paul Werner’s vital perspective as the neurotypical partner navigating an environment with two ADHD colleagues, and provides key takeaways from the episode:
- The Power of Self-Awareness: How understanding an ADHD diagnosis can reshape how a professional advises clients and leads teams.
- De-Stigmatizing Treatment: A candid look at medication and the lingering social stigma surrounding neurodivergent labels in high-pressure industries.
- Strategic Adaptability: Why making workplace adjustments is a matter of “effective leadership” rather than just a legal obligation.
Read the full article here.
- Posted on: Apr 20 2026