Dealing with Mental Health and Addiction Issues in the Legal Profession

Sienna and Elena discuss substance use, addiction, boundary setting, and how Lawyers Assistance programs can help law students and lawyers dealing with these issues. They are joined by Niki Irish, Outreach and Education Coordinator for the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP). For more information, visit the D.C. Bar LAP website at https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/lawyer-assistance-program. You can also listen to the LAP podcast, "Toward Well Being," at https://anchor.fm/DCBarLAP.  Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, click here. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

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A podcast made for Law Students, by Law Students. Produced by the D.C. Bar Law Student Community. Learn more about the D.C. Bar Law Student Community and the podcast at dcbar.org. This Season's Hosts: Andrew Nettels, George Washington University Law School, Class of 2025 DaJonna Richardson, University of Colorado Law, Class of 2024 Furaha Joy Saungweme, Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2025 Fabiola Uwera, Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2026 Presented by the D.C. Bar Communities Podcast Network. Theme Music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free