West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program

WVJLAP

If you are concerned about yourself or about a partner, associate, colleague, bar applicant, law student or judge, help is available here.

Winter 2021

Aging and Transitioning With Dignity:

“The graying of the bar has created concerns that declining skills or deteriorating mental acuity may cause professional incompetence to rise in the near future.”  

One Lawyer’s Story:

This lawyer’s addiction wreaked havoc in her life, on a personal and professional level. Only after a life changing traumatic event was she able to find the courage to change. Her worst day turned out to be her best, and gave her the willingness to recover.

Judicial Wellness Survey:

On December 20, 2020, the ABA released a comprehensive survey report revealing key drivers of judicial stress.  Access the ABA press release and 2020 Journal of the Professional Lawyer here.

How to Build Your Well-being to Thrive:

Listen to Dr. Beth Cabrera discuss how to build your well-being and have a successful and meaningful life. Her recommendation may surprise you.

 

 

CONFIDENTIALITY

In order to assure a high degree of trust and confidence, Confidentiality is afforded by Rules of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and WVJLAP operates independently of the Court, the State Bar and Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Information received concerning anyone seeking help or to whom assistance is offered is and remains confidential absent their Express Consent.  If you call as a concerned family member, friend, peer, partner or colleague your communications are also treated as confidential.  To review the West Virginia Supreme Court Rules of the West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program, visit the link below: 

Rules of the West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program

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