The Indiana Bar Foundation honored a group of servant-leaders at its December 10 recognition dinner at the Crowne Plaza/Union Station in downtown Indianapolis. The group of attorneys and judges included those dedicated to the delivery of pro bono legal services, civic education, and service to the legal profession and the public through community service. Whether rooting out public corruption as a United States … [Read more...] about 15 Honored for Outstanding Service to Legal Profession, the Public, and Civic Education
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Indiana JLAP responds to recent research on lawyer well-being
A recent study by the American Bar Association and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation confirms what many in our profession have long suspected: lawyers suffer from mental health and substance use issues at a higher rate than the general population and other professionals. Nearly 13,000 attorneys in 19 states completed screening instruments for problematic alcohol use, depression, anxiety, and stress. One in five … [Read more...] about Indiana JLAP responds to recent research on lawyer well-being
Time to Ask for Help
When a tea kettle whistles from mounting pressure, we all know to take the kettle off the burner or to turn down the heat. Yet, when a legal colleague shows obvious wear from stress and has difficulty performing job duties or repeatedly lashes out, we often pretend not to notice the “whistle of the tea kettle” or hope it will go away on its own. The ostrich approach, however, rarely works and can lead to significant e … [Read more...] about Time to Ask for Help
JLAP Volunteer Awarded Recovery Advocate of the Year
Kimberly A. Jackson, Chair of the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) Committee, received the Recovery Advocate of the Year Award. Jackson was honored for her dedication to JLAP and its mission to help lawyers and judges struggling with addiction and mental health, physical or age-related problems. The award was given by the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition in connection with Mental Health … [Read more...] about JLAP Volunteer Awarded Recovery Advocate of the Year
The “J” in JLAP Stands for Judges
Judicial officers want to feel in control: control of their dockets, control of their courtrooms, control of their work and home lives. But sometimes circumstances happen that make them feel out of control. Judicial officers should remember that the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) is here to help. The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is totally confidential. Nothing will be disclosed unless we re … [Read more...] about The “J” in JLAP Stands for Judges