Jon Tynjala named as new LCL Executive Director
The Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Board of Directors has named Jon Tynjala as LCL’s new Executive Director, effective July 1. Learn more here.
Retirement Celebration for LCL Executive Director Joan Bibelhausen, June 17, 4-6:30 p.m.
Learn more and register here.
Thank you for Stepping Up with LCL!
LCL would like to thank the event sponsors, speakers, attendees, honorees, musician and volunteers. Together, we can Step Up for Well-Being in the profession.
May CLE Offerings
Join us this May for two insightful and empowering CLE programs:
Tuesday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. – “Learn to ‘Partner’ With Your Nervous System for Reduced Stress, Greater Resilience and Enhanced Performance”
Presented by Christina Loftus, JD, LICSW, ACC – discover practical strategies to better manage stress and optimize your well-being and effectiveness
Register for the Webinar Here
Wednesday, May 28, 3:30 p.m. – “The Arc of Recovery and the Legal Profession”
Presenters: Joan Bibelhausen, Dan Payne and Sierra Grandy – explore the journey of recovery and its unique relevance to the legal field.
Register for the Webinar Here
Details available in the May 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 2025 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 Mental Health Challenges
Coping with a friend or family member’s mental health symptoms can be overwhelming. It is easy to get caught up in the urgency of their situation, and it can be challenging to look out for your own well-being. We offer honest straightforward advice on how to support a loved one with a mental health concern by communicating openly, collaboratively, and proactively.
Learn more in this month’s article, “How to Support a Loved One with a Mental Health Diagnosis“.
In this month’s newsletter, check out the special features and Upcoming Webinars: for Leadership, How Leaders Can Support Mental Health in the Workplace; for Students, Exploring Mental Health: A Guide for Students; the latest video, How to Build Resilience; Upcoming webinars: Fear and Anxiety: Moving Forward; and Psychological First Aid: Addressing the Human Aspect of Crisis.
AllOne Health 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.
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.