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1. A landmark study reveals substantial and widespread levels of problem drinking and other behavioral health problems in the US legal profession.

2. The Path to Lawyer Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change, aimed at addressing the problem of substance use and mental health disorders of lawyers.

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The Besden Redemption

Laurie Besden is an attorney and the Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania. Laurie had a privileged upbringing. She graduated college with a 3.97 GPA, and was in the top 15% of her law s the definition of success. Laurie is also a drug addict… In “The Besden Redemption,” Laurie candidly shares her story. It is a remarkable story of crippling addiction, and ultimately, redemption.

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NJLAP Lawyer Well Being ENewsletter
The fall edition of "Balance," NJLAP's e-newsletter is out. The theme for this issue is "How Can I Help You? and why those words may be troubling." Click on the link above to read the current issue.
NJLAP Upcoming Events & Presentations

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Learn how various aspects of Lawyer Well Being — substance abuse, stress, work-life balance, brain function and others — can jeopardize your professionalism and increase your risk for ethical problems. Learn about some coping skills for enhancing well being, such as mindfulness and humor.

Difficult Clients & Adversaries - December 21, 2017 at the Law Center. More information to come

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Confidentiality is assured

The security of NJLAP's clients is assured by NJ Supreme Court Rule.

Depression, Stress, Anxiety

When it comes to stress, whether you think it is harmful or helpful, you are right.

Alcohol and substance use

Substance use risk factors for attorney, recent study results.

Your law career

Solo and small practice issues, benefits of volunteering, NJLAP's networking group

Gambling

NJLAP and APTPG, ways to reach out for help.

Senior attorneys

The process of closing a practice, succession planning, memory loss.

Groups, events

LCL Meetings

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) are statewide self-help groups for attorneys.

Networkers Without Borders

Networking group for attorneys, judges, law students and other attorneys in transition.

Men's Special LAP

NJLAP's long-standing, monthly support group for male attorneys with depression.

NJLAP Women's Group

Combines support group for women in recovery and other issues.

LGBT LCL Meetings

LCL-based meetings for LGBTQ attorneys.

Presentations, Events

Dates and times of upcoming CLE presentations and other events.