Summer Holidays and Your Well-being
Maybe it’s a barbeque calling your name or a friendly game of cornhole, whatever it is, summer is here in full force and invites us to spend time outside with friends and family. As Minnesotans who have navigated another winter, we especially want to enjoy the warmer breezes, longer days, and lack of structure that sometimes come with summer. But for some of us, warm-weather holidays and get togethers can be tricky. We want to enjoy our time with others, but we also want to maintain our health by staying sober. If you are one of those people or if you are supporting someone in recovery, know that there are things you can do to support your goals.
Planning ahead can make a big difference. Let key people know about your goals; they can help if things unexpectedly get challenging. Consider bringing your own non-alcoholic beverage and having a ready response for when you’re offered a drink. There are many strategies that we know help people stick to their goals. Review them now and before your event to shore up your plan.
LCL’s counseling partner, AllOne Health, provides someone to talk to 24/7, including on holidays. You may reach them by calling (800) 451-1834 or go to their website, www.allonehealth.com.
We wish you a healthy and happy summer of celebrations!
CLE Offerings – See our new Events tab at the top of this page.
Mindfulness for Lawyers with Guest Presenter Mike Millios, J.D.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1.0 Minnesota Standard Credit (pending)
Mike Millios is an experienced trial lawyer, mediator, and Veteran, who offers mindfulness tools for improved mental and physical wellness. After 8 years as an Army Judge Advocate (JAG), Mike spent significant time training in the areas of trauma informed yoga, meditation, wellness coaching, and mindfulness. In this seswsion, Mike will offer an introduction to mindfulness tools that will help support your path to wellness.
Balancing the Scales: A Dialogue on Attorney Well-Being
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
1.0 Minnesota Mental Health credit (pending)
Presented by Chase Andersen, Client Services Director
Attorneys work in a high-stakes, intellectually demanding environment, oftentimes marked by strict deadlines, perfectionism, isolation, and exposure to difficult case material. This CLE examines the stressors faced by attorneys generally, and litigators specifically. It places them within the broader context of the legal profession’s well-documented mental-health and substance-use challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and problematic alcohol use as week as the various ethical obligations of the professional. Participants will learn to identify common sources and warning signs of stress and impairment, explore practical strategies for managing workloads and personal and professional stressors, and learn about confidential support options that are available. The program is designed to address some of the unique challenges litigators have and offer realistic tools to protect their well-being during throughout their years practicing.
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Our Heartfelt Thanks to You
We want to extend our sincerest thanks to the incredible sponsors, members and attendees who so generously supported the Stepping Up Breakfast. Your commitment and enthusiasm were felt throughout the morning and played a vital role in making the event such a meaningful and energizing gathering. Because of your partnership, we were able to spark thoughtful conversation, build stronger connections, and move important work forward. We are truly grateful for your belief in this effort and for standing with us as we continue to step up together. If you didn’t have a chance to make a gift at the event, there’s still time to be a part of that impact. A donation of any amount helps LCL continue providing confidential, compassionate support to those who need it.
Thank you for standing with LCL and being part of a profession that continues to step up for well-being.
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.
Please note new time and platform!
Mondays, except holidays, at 12:00 p.m. This hybrid (in-person and by Zoom) 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.
Insights Newsletter – BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
This month, we’re recognizing BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to notice what you and others may need and to reach for support that fits. Strength can look like checking in with yourself, leaning on someone you trust, or asking questions about your care. Whether you’re supporting your own well-being or watching out for someone else’s, small steps can make a real difference.
Learn more in this month’s article, “Strength in Support: BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.”
In this month’s newsletter, check out the Special Features and Upcoming Webinars:
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- the latest video: Radical Acceptance: A Quick Mental Health Tool
- for Students: Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy: Why It Matters for Students
- for Leadership: Beneath the Conflict: What Individuals from Underrepresented Groups May Be Telling You
- Upcoming webinars: Leading with Curiosity: Recognizing Story Beneath Workplace Conflict; Understanding Your Immune System; Still a People Person: Protecting Your Mindset When the Work Gets Heavy
- New Virtual Support Group: Burnout or Break Time? Navigating Work Stress this Summer.
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. 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 join the emailing notification list, just provide the following information. You’ll receive an email from Vertical Response, the platform 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.