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We invite you to join us for LCL’s Stepping Up for Well-Being Breakfast on Wednesday, April 16th, 7:30 a.m. at The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis.
Our Keynote Speaker will be William C. Moyers, Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations, Hazel Betty Ford Foundation who will present on “The Imperfect Arc of Recovery.”
LCL’s Help & Hope Awards will be presented to the U.S. Bank Outside Counsel Well-Being Guidelines Project and the Minnesota Board of Public Defense Yellow Balloon Crew.
We want everyone who wants to attend to be able to attend. Please contact Joan to request a scholarship.
Click Here for more Information and to Register Today!
LCL Executive Director
As LCL nears 50 years of saving families, careers and lives, we are looking for the next person to serve as our Executive Director. Learn more Here.
April CLE Offerings
In April, we will be offering two separate CLE’s for Mental Health credit, one on Perfecting without Perfectionism and one on Moving from Isolation to Connection. Read more in the April 2025 CLE Flyer.
Recovery Support Meetings
LCL has a long history of supporting recovery through many avenues, although our roots are in the 12 Step tradition. While these listed groups are not “official” LCL groups, LCL does provide space and technological support for these weekly Recovery Support meetings.
Mondays, except holidays, at 12:15 p.m. This hybrid (phone and in person) meeting follows the traditional 12 Steps framework.
Call 651-646-5590 or 866-525-6466 or email us for information.
Please click here for other meeting links.
LCL Connection Groups
LCL offers several check-in and support opportunities via Zoom videoconferencing. Open our LCL Resources and Connections for more information and joining instructions.
- The Path to Well-Being Group, every Thursday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Solo/Small Practice Connections Group – This group offers support and discussion opportunities for solo and small group practitioners on how to manage the unique stressors of practicing law and managing a small or solo practice. Interested? Please email us for information.
Effective January 1, 2025, Sand Creek EAP was rebranded under the name AllOne Health.
Insights Newsletter
Understanding and Embracing Neurodiversity
Understanding neurodiversity begins with recognizing that the brain works in unique ways for different people—and that these neurological differences can bring both advantages and challenges. By developing a greater understanding of neurodiversity and accommodating these differences, we can build stronger and more resilient individuals, families, and organizations.
Learn more in this month’s article, “Understanding Neurodiversity“.
In this month’s newsletter, check out the special features and Upcoming Webinars: for Leadership, Embracing Neurodiversity: A Catalyst for Transformative Leadership; for Students, How Understanding Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Your Student Experience; the latest video, Neurodiversity – Myths vs. Facts; Upcoming webinars: Eating Right on the Run and a Budget; and Respect at Work.
AllOne Health (formerly Sand Creek EAP) Wellness Resources
AllOne Health provides numerous resources covering a wide range of topics on its website. You can set up your own free account and access them on your own schedule. Click here to visit their site. Click the “Member Portal & App” button to sign in or create your new account. When creating your account, use “lawyers” as the Company Access Code.
LCL Article on Grief and Loss
Chase Andersen’s powerful Bench & Bar article, “What I learned grieving the loss of my dad” (Andersen2024), offers insight, guidance and perspective for a difficult journey.
Suicide Prevention: Every Lawyer’s Opportunity
What are the signs and what can I say? This article will provide some guidance on reducing our risk. Additional resources are available here.
Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World is a powerful suicide prevention video created by the Texas Lawyer Assistance program with the assistance of the Pennsylvania LAP. You may access the video and other suicide prevention resources here.
We recognize that content like this can be triggering for some. The video begins with a warning and offers support and encouragement to reach out to others.
Advance Notice of Upcoming CLEs & Events
We’ve had several requests from lawyers to provide email notifications of upcoming CLEs. So many, in fact, that we’ve developed a monthly email specifically for the purpose of letting people know what CLEs and events are planned, when they are scheduled, and registration information.
If you want to get on the mailing list, just provide the following information. You’ll receive an email from Vertical Response, the service we use, asking you to confirm your email address. You can cancel at any time by clicking on the “Unsubscribe” link contained in each newsletter.