Sections
Wellness
Upcoming Events
Burnout is not a Badge of Honor, 2/13
Dan Slepian: His Relentless Fight for Justice and Freedom, 3/13
New events are added regularly. Visit the ACBA calendar for more upcoming ACBA events. To view past programming on demand, please visit acbanet.prolearn.io/home.
Be well, do well
Here at the ACBA, we know first-hand that the legal profession can be draining, and that work/life balance is crucial for a successful sustained career. Our new Wellness Section focuses on bringing you events and resources that bring a holistic approach to our lives as lawyers.
Membership in the Section is free to all ACBA members! Look for our Wellness Wednesday posts on the ACBA Facebook page, check our webpage for the latest articles and resources, and upcoming events. If you are interested in getting involved, contact membershipassistant@acbanet.org.
Wellness Section Executive Committee Members Needed
Leaders wanted
By joining a section executive committee you plan MCLE programs, networking events, and other activities throughout the year.
The ACBA is committed to sharing resources available to the legal community to treat the whole individual. The legal profession can be brutal, and a work/life balance is crucial for a successful sustained career. Please check out the resources below that we’ve compiled.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
- Watch the CA State Bar video series “Lawyer Assistance Program Experience.” and part two
- The Lawyer Assistance Program provides confidential rehabilitation support for attorneys dealing with substance abuse or mental illness. Professional help is also available to attorneys suffering from stress, burnout, depression or chemical dependency. Call 877-LAP 4 HELP (877-527-4435).
- Self-Assessment tests:
- Wellness Guide for Senior Lawyers and their Families, Friends and Colleagues.
- Lawyer’s LifeRing www.lifering.org
- The Other Bar www.otherbar.org
- Well-Being Toolkit for Lawyers and Legal Employers
- Survival Skill No. 1 for Lawyers: Emotional Resilience
- Well-Being Template for Legal Employers
- The AABA has a great list of wellness resources
Section Listserv
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Vanessa Smith
SHRIVER FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Legal Access Alameda
vsmith@acbanet.org
Heidi Imstand
heidi.imsand@ceb.ucla.edu
Darci Burrell
darci@burrellkagin.com
Nisha Ajmani
nisha.ajmani@gmail.com
Erica Dennings
erica.dennings@calbar.ca.gov
Jose Padron-Lemus
josepadronlemus@gmail.com
Carla Passero
carlapassero@yahoo.com