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A message from Jennifer M. Crompton, 2026-2027 Missouri Bar presidentLast year, I participated in my first Out of the Darkness Walk in conjunction with The Missouri Bar and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL). It was a sunny, …

Join your fellow lawyers throughout September and October in bringing awareness and hope to the legal profession.Lawyers have reported having more days with suicidal ideation than the general working population.1 September is national Suicide …

MOLAP will have in-person and virtual office hours for law students during the fall 2026 semester.

by Stacy Parmer, MOLAP directorNote: If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, 24/7 support.September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fostering …

Uncertainty is no stranger to the legal community. Whether waiting for employment offers, discovery, opposing counsel to respond, or a verdict, for many lawyers, uncertainty can create a heightened sense of anxiety and distress, which can lead to …

Five steps to consider when incorporating self-care practice into your day-to-day routine as a Missouri lawyer

If you know someone who is making a positive impact on the overall well-being of Missouri lawyers and the legal profession, nominate them for one of the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program awards by Aug. 15.The James T. Britt Memorial Award is …

Emily Jarrett is the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program (MOLAP) clinician and well-being coordinator.

As noted by Bloomberg reporters following a recent study, “professional impairment can take many forms—and not just the ones that comes to mind first when we think of impairment, like active alcoholism or mental illness. If a person is so stressed …

Emily Jarrett is the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program (MOLAP) clinician and well-being coordinator.

Stacy Parmer is director of the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program.

 Stacy Parmer is director of the Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program.

 Stacy Parmer is director of the Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program.

If you missed last year’s Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference, you’ll have two more chances to watch it remotely.The conference will be rebroadcasted virtually noon-3:54 p.m. Feb. 4 and April 3. Registration costs $50, and the program …

The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program is a free, professional, confidential counseling program for members of The Missouri Bar, their families, and law students in Missouri. Through a variety of free services, MOLAP helps individuals overcome …

Stacy Parmer is director of the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program.

Jump to registration | Read testimonialsLawyers often encounter people in emotional pain, and the profession itself has elevated rates of depression, substance use, and suicide. Having strategies for working with others in a crisis can save …

From difficult clients to long hours and high expectations, working in the legal profession can be stressful.  The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program is here to help lawyers, judges, and law students navigate anxiety, depression, …

 Athena Dickson is 2025-2026 Missouri Bar president.

David W. Sweeney received this year’s James T. Britt Memorial Award in recognition of his work to advance the cause of relief and recovery for impaired lawyers and his pioneering contributions to the overall well-being of lawyers in Missouri.The …

Amy Rebecca Johnson received this year’s Warren Welliver Award in recognition of the way she has exemplified compassion and concern for lawyers in Missouri during the past year.The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program established this annual …

By Stacy Parmer, MOLAP directorNote: If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, 24/7 support.The legal profession often requires confrontation, long hours, and “perfect” …

Ellen K. Haynes will receive this year’s Dorothy Kaiser Award in recognition of her contributions in the field of chemical dependency, recovery, and continuing, compassionate care for lawyers and pioneering contributions to the overall well-being of …

For 30 years, the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference has helped Missouri lawyers learn not only how to improve mental and physical health and well-being but also how prioritizing these things can help them even better serve their clients and …

Revised 10/30/2025The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program is a free, professional, confidential counseling program for members of The Missouri Bar, their families, and law students in Missouri. Through a variety of free services, MOLAP helps …

By Stacy Parmer, MOLAP director

Join your fellow lawyers throughout September and October in bringing awareness and hope to the legal profession.Lawyers have reported having more days with suicidal ideation than the general working population.1 September is national Suicide …

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. In an emergency, dial 911 or speak with a professional on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. Lawyers and law students also have …

Jane Doe is a lawyer who has worked with trauma survivors for the last five years. She has developed a pessimistic view of the world and struggles to trust others.Jane has vicarious trauma, which is a gradual and cumulative change in a person's …

Since its inception in 1991, the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program, commonly referred to as MOLAP, has had largely the same goal: to provide education, prevention, confidential counseling, and referral assistance to members of the bar for issues …