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Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program offers confidential help for lawyers, law students & judges w/ substance use and mental health issues. Call/text 800-343-8527

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Join the 2nd Monday Attorney Stories Webinar
When: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Register Here: https://t.co/xn3FhzkAjB

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Questions? Contact Penni at [email protected]

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Join us for an upcoming webinar with Wayne Basist, J.D. Founder of ESQ Mental Fitness LLC

The Mentally Fit Lawyer: Strengthening Judgment, Resilience, Competence and Ethical Excellence Under Pressure

Register here: https://t.co/DW2RUicLWs

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This program focuses on practical ways attorneys can stay mentally strong, make sound decisions under stress, and maintain ethical excellence in demanding situations.

April 22, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CT)
FREE 1.0 Hour Ethics CLE (Texas)
Registration required

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Join the 2nd Monday Attorney Stories Webinar
When: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Register Here: https://t.co/apyFXStLA9

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Questions?
Contact Penni at [email protected]

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Speaker: Sierra Grandy, Esq
Presentation Title:
Neurodiversity in the Legal Field: Enhance your understanding to support clients, coworkers, and yourself
March 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CT)
CLE Credit:
FREE 1.0 Hour Ethics CLE (Texas)
Register here: https://t.co/XOaWtqC8WB

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This program explores how emotional intelligence and secure leadership practices support attorney well-being, ethical decision-making, and long-term sustainability in legal practice.

Register here: https://t.co/7fa5UEZEeg... Questions? Contact Penni at [email protected]

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Speaker: Jaime Goff, PhD

Presentation Title:
Secure Leadership in the Legal Profession: Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Sustainable Practice and Well-Being

Date & Time:
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CT)

CLE Credit:
FREE 1.0 Hour Ethics CLE (Texas)

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Join the 2nd Monday Attorney Stories Webinar
When: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Register Here: https://t.co/ooCT9ZBpME

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To Register: https://t.co/WgWRUiWwaI

TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

FREE 1.0 Hour Ethics CLE in Texas

If you have any questions or concerns email Penni at [email protected]

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It's that time of the year again! Are you prepared?

Join us November 19th for the Lawyer Wellbeing Wednesday CLE.

Speakers: The TLAP team.

Title: How-To Holiday Prep with the TLAP Team: Managing Your Law Practice and Life When the Season Gets Busy

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The Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program provides confidential help for law students, lawyers, and judges who have problems with substance abuse and mental health issues. Call or text 1-800-343-TLAP (8527) to receive help.

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Did you know? Over the past year, TLAP delivered more than 110 presentations, reaching lawyers and law students with hope and practical resources. Our presentations have spanned multiple topics with each one aimed at helping legal professionals thrive.

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TLAP Professional Paul Jacobs wrote about the myth of the high-functioning lawyer addict.

In this piece, he speaks on the signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder and resources for combating one.

We would love for you to read it! https://t.co/UgG7dJUf1V

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Whether you’re a legal colleague, leader, or friend, you don’t need to be a mental health expert to make a difference. Start by using compassionate, non-stigmatizing language— you can say “died by suicide” instead of more harmful phrases.

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Loneliness, over-commitment, and prior mental health diagnoses were identified as key risk factors in suicidal thoughts in lawyers. (Source: ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2023).

These findings offer an opportunity to strengthen the support systems lawyers need.

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TLAP has a newsletter, and we want you to check it out! In this newsletter, we discuss our monthly wellness program for lawyers, understanding and addressing lawyer suicide, a word from TLAP’s director, Michelle Fontenot, and more.

Read it here: https://t.co/L79HpqkWHB

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The legal profession continues to face serious mental health challenges, but growing awareness is paving the way for change. A 2023 national study conducted by the ABA and the University of Minnesota revealed that 8.5% of lawyers had experienced recent suicidal thoughts.

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Paul Jacobs with Dean Valencia at South Texas College of Law in Houston. Paul is grateful for the opportunity to share his story, mental well-being tips, and TLAP resources at STCL professionalism program today.
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