Our Heartfelt Thanks to You
We want to extend our sincerest thanks to the incredible sponsors, members and attendees who so generously supported the Stepping Up Breakfast. Your commitment and enthusiasm were felt throughout the morning and played a vital role in making the event such a meaningful and energizing gathering. Because of your partnership, we were able to spark thoughtful conversation, build stronger connections, and move important work forward. We are truly grateful for your belief in this effort and for standing with us as we continue to step up together.
New at LCL: Career Transition Workshop
We are excited to share a new LCL workshop that we’ll be offering in May — Career Transitions: Reflection Before Action.
This interactive workshop is designed specifically for lawyers and legal professionals who are contemplating a job or career transition and want the time, structure, and guidance to think it through thoughtfully before making their next move. Together, we’ll move beyond surface-level questions like “What should I do next?” and dig into the more meaningful—and often overlooked—considerations that lead to better decisions and more sustainable career paths.
During this workshop, you will:
• Reflect on where you are now and identify what’s truly driving your desire for change
• Clarify the direction you think you want to go—and why
• Explore your core values, strengths, interests, sources of energy and stress, and ideal clients/work environments
• Define what success means to you (rather than what it’s “supposed” to look like)
• Evaluate whether your potential next step truly aligns with who you are and what you want
You will also learn practical tips for how to support yourself during periods of transition. This workshop is not about quick answers or one-size-fits-all advice. It’s about creating dedicated space to think deeply, ask better questions, and leave with greater clarity and confidence in your next move.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9 from 9:00am-11:30am
Location: LCL Office & Zoom
Registration:
• To attend via Zoom: please register here
• To attend in-person: please email Patty Devoy.
• Coffee, tea, and light breakfast pastries will be provided at the LCL office.
Cost: Free!
Confidentiality: Please note that this workshop is confidential. Attendees will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement in advance of attendance.
CLE Offerings – See our new Events tab at the top of this page.
Better Boundaries, Better Lawyering
Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1.0 Minnesota Ethics Credit (approved)
Presenter: Sarah MacGillis, Outreach Director
REGISTRATION
Help for Colleagues in Crisis
Tuesday, May 19, 12:00p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1.0 Minnesota Mental Health Credit (approved)
Presenter: Jon Tynjala, Executive Director
REGISTRATION
Recovery Support Meetings
LCL has a long history of supporting recovery through many avenues, although our roots are in the 12 Step tradition. While these listed groups are not “official” LCL groups, LCL does provide space and technological support for these weekly Recovery Support meetings.
Please note new time and platform!
Mondays, except holidays, at 12:00 p.m. This hybrid (in-person and by Zoom) meeting follows the traditional 12 Steps framework.
Call 651-646-5590 or 866-525-6466 or email us for information.
Please click here for other meeting links.
LCL Connection Groups
LCL offers several check-in and support opportunities via Zoom videoconferencing. Open our LCL Resources and Connections 2025 for more information and joining instructions.
- The Path to Well-Being Group, every Thursday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Solo/Small Practice Connections Group – This group offers support and discussion opportunities for solo and small group practitioners on how to manage the unique stressors of practicing law and managing a small or solo practice. Interested? Please email us for information.
Insights Newsletter – Find Your Balance in a Digital World
Mental Health Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity to remind you that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Like all aspects of health, your mental health exists on a spectrum. In this article, we discuss how healthy habits can strengthen your mental well-being throughout the year. And when your mental health is strong, you’re more likely to manage life’s setbacks, find your focus, and improve your overall quality of life.
Learn more in this month’s article, “Understanding, Strengthening, and Supporting Your Mental Health”.
In this month’s newsletter, check out the Special Features and Upcoming Webinars:
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- the latest video: Supporting Kids’ Mental Health
- for Students: Take Charge of Your Mental Health: Awareness Tips for College Students
- for Leadership: Meetings as Mental Load: Rethinking Cadence, Agendas, and Decision Rights to Reduce Cognitive Burden
- Upcoming webinars: Dealing with Prolonged Grief, Staying Strong and Resilient, and Earn SHRM HR Credits: Start with the End in Mind: Making Proactive Wellbeing a Business Strategy
AllOne Health Wellness Resources
AllOne Health provides numerous resources covering a wide range of topics on its website. You can set up your own free account and access them on your own schedule. Click here to visit their site. Click the “Member Portal & App” button to sign in or create your new account. When creating your account, use “lawyers” as the Company Access Code.
Suicide Prevention: Every Lawyer’s Opportunity
What are the signs and what can I say? This article will provide some guidance on reducing our risk. Additional resources are available here.
Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World is a powerful suicide prevention video created by the Texas Lawyer Assistance program with the assistance of the Pennsylvania LAP. You may access the video and other suicide prevention resources here.
We recognize that content like this can be triggering for some. The video begins with a warning and offers support and encouragement to reach out to others.
Advance Notice of Upcoming CLEs & Events
We’ve had several requests from lawyers to provide email notifications of upcoming CLEs. We’ve developed a monthly email specifically for the purpose of letting people know what CLEs and events are planned, when they are scheduled, and registration information.
If you want to join the emailing notification list, just provide the following information. You’ll receive an email from Vertical Response, the platform we use, asking you to confirm your email address. You can cancel at any time by clicking on the “Unsubscribe” link contained in each newsletter.