By Robynn Moraites, Cathy Killian, Nicki Ellington and Candace Hoffman Once upon a time, 40+ years ago, a lawyer made a mistake on a legal matter and had a big “Oh no!” moment. He thought about the mistake from every angle for days. He could not figure out how to fix it. He was in […]
By Patrick Krill, Jordana Confino, and Jens Näsström In the high-stakes world of law, perfectionism is often celebrated as a virtue — a driving force behind meticulous briefs, airtight arguments, and victorious outcomes. Lawyers wear it as a badge of honor, a testament to their commitment to excellence in a profession where the margin for […]
By Reita Pendry The Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP), through its professional staff and a large network of volunteers, provides free confidential assistance to lawyers, judges, and law students in addressing substance abuse, mental health problems, and other stressors that may impair the ability to practice law effectively. Robynn Moraites, LAP and Its Regulatory Purpose, North […]
By Anonymous To be fair, it wasn’t good news. But the partner was practically hyperventilating. By his account, the news that we’d just received would destroy our client’s case, embarrass us in front of a federal judge, imperil our relationship with the client, and pitch the firm into financial freefall. In short, it was, through […]
By Robynn Moraites and Cathy Killian In the context of hurricanes, a “wind field” refers to the spatial distribution of winds around the eye of the storm. Think of it like a “blast radius.” It includes both the hurricane-force winds, which can extend from about 25 to 150 miles from the center, as well as […]
By: Cathy Killian and Candace Hoffman The Lawyer Assistance Program is uniquely positioned at a crossroads of two very different professions: lawyering and mental health counseling. The LAP is staffed with two professional counselors, Cathy Killian and Nicki Ellington, and two lawyers, Robynn Moraites and Candace Hoffman. We four often tease each other about how […]
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is such thing as hell on earth, it is surely this. And yet, in the depth of your pain, your searing anguish is a holy testament to Love. You loved with your whole heart. Your whole soul. And they knew it. And they loved you, too.I, […]
By Zeb Barnhardt and Robynn Moraites There is some confusion for some between the NC Lawyer Assistance Program (NC LAP) and BarCARES. We hope to clear up the confusion. Both programs assist lawyers who need counseling, medications, or treatment for the full panoply of addictions and mental health issues. Both are confidential programs. Both are […]