Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme, Lawyer Assistance Committee (LAC) member Curtis Rooney, and LAC volunteers Sam Sloane and Benita Talati, for a discussion about the health benefits of having one or more hobbies.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish and guest Lyssa Barth, LICSW Owner & Clinical Director of Barth Therapy, for a discussion about how anxiety shows up in the lives of lawyers—especially those navigating identity-based stressors and systemic challenges.

Barth Therapy provides comprehensive psychological and consulting services, proudly serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities in the greater DMV area.

Learn more and register for free for this year's D.C. Bar Well-Being Summit HERE.

To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, 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 or its Board of Governors.

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Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guests Danielle Hart, assistant general counsel at Lockheed Martin and ceo & founder of Mindful Esquire, LLC; Ana Moesta, D.C. Bar LAP volunteer and contract negotiator at CDW, and Ellen Ostrow, Ph.D., founder of Lawyers Life Coach, LLC, for a discussion about the past and current challenges confronted by women in the legal profession.

About Mindful Esq. LLC

Mindful Esq. LLC is a pioneering consultancy dedicated to transforming the legal profession by integrating mindfulness and wellness practices into the demanding lives of attorneys. Founded by Danielle Hart, an experienced attorney and mindfulness practitioner, Mindful Esq. offers tailored workshops and corporate training designed to help legal professionals manage stress, enhance focus, and improve overall well-being—with techniques that are both practical and sustainable.

As a practicing attorney, Danielle understands the high-pressure demands of the legal profession firsthand. She curates mindfulness strategies specifically for attorneys, offering accessible tools that fit within the fast-paced nature of legal work. Through guided mindfulness exercises, stress management strategies, and mindful negotiation approaches, Mindful Esq. bridges the gap between professional excellence and personal well-being—empowering attorneys to thrive, not just survive.

To learn more about how mindfulness can support you or your organization, visit www.mindfulesq.com or email Danielle at [email protected]

Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and practicing attorney and LAP volunteer Julie Soininen, for a conversation about how alcohol use disorders can negatively impact a lawyer’s ability to practice.
To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 or its Board of Governors.

Join LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish, LICSW, and guest  Dr. Sonia Juneja of Washington Family Psychiatry, as they explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Discover the symptoms, misconceptions, and effective treatment options for SAD, and learn how it impacts daily life and professional standards.

Resources:

NIMH Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than the Winter Blues

An Honest Conversation About Disconnecting and Reclaiming Your Time

To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and D.C. Superior Court Senior judges Russell Canan and Hiram Puig-Lugo for a discussion about how judges can fight isolation, make connections, and manage stress.

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 or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and well-being facilitators Elizabeth Pyjov and Jennie Malloy for a discussion how to become more self-compassionate, and why being kinder to yourself is good for your law career.

To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guests Nicole Lucas and Nancy Martell-Stevenson, from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), for a discussion of how NAMI volunteers with lived experience raise awareness and support families of those with mental health conditions.

Learn more and register for free for this year's D.C. Bar Well-Being Summit HERE.

To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠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 or its Board of Governors.

Join LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish and guests Sarah Endres, Northern Virginia Region Manager for the Virginia Judicial and Lawyers Assistance Program, and Jessie Joachim, Senior Counselor with the DC Bar Lawyer Assistance Program, as they explore what is behind perfectionism and ways to overcome it.

To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠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 or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guest Michelle Cotter Richards, a therapist and former lawyer, for a discussion about ways lawyers can connect to their emotions to improve well-being and manage stress.

To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠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 or its Board of Governors.