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WVJLAP is a confidential assistance program for lawyers, judges, and law students struggling with re

10/28/2026

Wellness Wednesday
What If You Treated Rest and Recovery As an Investment in Your Law Firm?
attorney at work article By Karen Skinner

Skipping rest doesn't eliminate the need for it—it compounds into operational debt. Karen Skinner explains how burnout and presenteeism are costing your firm real money, and how micro-recovery protects your bottom line.

10/21/2026

Wellness Wednesday
Lawyers Discuss Their Anxiety, Stress in Well-Being Report
Bloomberg law article by Mike Vilensky

Nearly half of surveyed attorneys say their well-being has worsened since the start of 2025.

10/14/2026

Wellness Wednesday

What If You Treated Rest and Recovery As an Investment in Your Law Firm?
By Karen Skinner

10/07/2026

Wellness Wednesday

The Myth of Resilience: 5 Ways Lawyers Can Sustain Themselves Professionally
Attorney at work article By Jamie Spannhake

Jamie Spannhake | Resilience shouldn’t mean becoming so good at absorbing stress that we stop noticing what the stress is costing us.

09/30/2026

Wellness Wednesday
Attorney Well-Being Wanes as Legal Industry Navigates Upheaval
(Bloomberg Law Article)

More than 60% of attorneys whose well-being significantly worsened said they lacked time to seek help, Bloomberg Law found.

09/23/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Lawyer Wellness: Mindfulness and Mindful Practices Article by Howard University School of Law

Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are common in both the legal profession and in law school. The goal of this guide is to provide resources to cope with or reduce stress and tensions weighing on law students.

09/16/2026

Wellness Wednesday

This Is How You Build a Book of Business
Start early, get narrow, experiment, refine, repeat.

BY JAY HARRINGTON

Jay Harrington | Building a practice is a serious job. Start early, get narrow, experiment, refine, repeat.

09/11/2026

2026 Appalachian Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse Conference

September 17-19, 2026 | In-Person
Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place | Morgantown, WV

Register Here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026AAPDAC/home

Book Your Lodging Here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026AAPDAC/location

Registration Scholarships Available
A limited number of registration scholarships are available for judges, lawyers, and law school students. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact Shawnette D’Arco at [email protected] for additional information.

CLE Credit Approval
The Addiction Conference has been approved for 24.6 credits, including 12.3 Ethics CLE credit.

09/09/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Do You Feel Your Life Matters?
By Theda C. Snyder

Sometimes you can't help wondering if you make a difference at all. Teddy Snyder dives into two new books that explore the human need to feel our lives matter.

09/08/2026

A great day on the course for a great cause!

We enjoyed a fun day of golf, fellowship, and community support. A little friendly competition made it even better!

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4700 MacCorkle Avenue , SE, Suite 100
Charleston, WV
25304

Telephone

(304) 553-7232

Website

http://wvjlap.org/

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