Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers 35th Anniversary - October 28, 2011

Luke, a young lawyer, had relapsed and gotten a second DWI. Another lawyer recommended he call Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. He had resisted earlier suggestions, thinking he could quit on his own, but this time was willing to call. LCL found him a mentor, connected him with free counseling and a referral to addiction treatment. LCL’s Founders Fund provided financial assistance for the treatment which he would otherwise have been unable to afford. Luke just celebrated two years of sobriety, is employed and is re-connected with his family from whom he had been estranged.

Carla was overwhelmed in her solo practice. She had done well for a number of years, but now was losing track of details. Even though she felt she was working harder, she fell further and further behind. A colleague was shocked when visiting her office, called LCL and put Carla on the phone. Carla was connected with a counselor that day. LCL volunteers helped sort out some of the immediate practice issues while Carla received intensive help to diagnose her illness and begin recovery. LCL’s Founders Fund allowed Carla to receive specialized therapy that was not covered through her health insurance plan.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers helps people like Luke and Carla every day – perhaps someone you know. Since 1976 LCL has provided experience, strength and hope to hundreds of lawyers, judges and law students throughout Minnesota. Last year we assisted 355 of your colleagues, up from 305 the year before.

Net proceeds of this event will be used to support LCL core services including LCL’s Founders Fund which assists those with limited resources to obtain the treatment and support they need to recover from addiction and mental illness. Your donations to support this important work are welcome at any time.