It is no surprise that the world we live in will always include sudden change, uncertainty and stress. In addition to this, judges have...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are likely to experience stress,...

It is no surprise that lawyers are more prone to depression than other professions. Many of us are perfectionists, we work long hours, we...

Instead of focusing on the things we don’t have or the challenges in our lives, it is important to make gratitude a part of our routine.

Helping another legal professional does not mean that you are “telling” on this person. It means that you notice that this person needs help

Every day, I am thankful for something wonderful in my life. Today I am thankful that I have taken the steps to be a happy and successful...

Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.

Texas and Pennsylvania LAP Directors, Chris Ritter and Laurie Besden, created a film called "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program At the beginning of the pandemic, in a short period of...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program I recently had an interesting and serious conversation...

One of the most popular “excuses” we hear at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “I don’t have time.” Yes, I understand that lawyers...

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we recite the Serenity Prayer at every meeting: [Higher Power], grant me the serenity To accept the things I...

What does wellness really mean, and why is it important for lawyers to be well?

As an advocate for attorney wellness, I’d like to share some common traits that lawyers who live happy and fulfilling lives embrace.