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January 19, 2021

Are you holding your breath?

Lately, we’ve been talking with people who tell us they are holding their breath as the inauguration nears. Our profession has been on the front lines for legal and policy initiatives and responses as our society faces an unprecedented number of challenges. Lawyers quickly became involved in the necessary follow-up to the capitol insurrection. That engagement will grow and become more intense as … [Read more...]

Article by lcl / Anxiety, Current Events Commentary, Mental Health, Stress

October 26, 2020

Intervention for Our Son

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Through the help of two lawyer friends 25 years ago, I stopped drinking. I’m so grateful for my life of sobriety. Out of this gratitude arose a willingness to serve in several volunteer positions within LCL over these many years. I was reasonably knowledgeable about alcoholism, but my wife and I felt totally helpless to reach our son who followed the same sad path I had been on. My stress level … [Read more...]

Article by lcl / Recovery Stories, Stress / Alcohol Use Disorder, Family, Intervention, Recovery Support

October 19, 2020

I Found Myself On the Other Side of the Law

Path to Lawyer Well-being

I was a public attorney who found myself on the other side of the law due to a highly-publicized drug arrest. I spent the weekend in jail before being arraigned by a clerk who was a friend, tears rolling down her cheeks. The arrest led to a drawn-out legal battle, employment issues, and the potential of losing my attorney’s license. As part of my treatment, my counselor recommended that I get in … [Read more...]

Article by lcl / Discipline & Practice, Recovery Stories, Substance Use / Discipline, Legal Consequences, Substance Use Disorder, Volunteer

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