Amy Rebecca Johnson receives MOLAP’s 2025 Warren Welliver Award

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 award to inspire lawyers and legal employers by the awardees’ examples.

Johnson graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Law and practices family law. Prior to joining Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C., Johnson ran a successful solo law practice. She is also a fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.

She said receiving the Warren Welliver Award is deeply meaningful to her and served as a reminder that caring for the people around you is vital to the practice of law.

“The legal profession is often defined by competition and high pressure, and being recognized for supporting and uplifting colleagues reaffirms the importance of community and connection, two things that are incredibly important to me,” Johnson said.

The honor inspires her continued commitment to fostering a culture where lawyer well-being is prioritized, and every lawyer can feel valued, supported, and seen.

When lawyers prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health, they not only protect themselves from burnout, but contribute to a more ethical, compassionate, and sustainable profession, Johnson said.

“Supporting one another, building a culture of respect, and normalizing conversations about stress and work-life flow … create a ripple effect that benefits clients, colleagues, and the justice system as a whole,” Johnson said. “Well-being is a shared responsibility, and a cornerstone of a thriving legal community. All lawyers should figure out how they should be contributing to the well-being of themselves and those around them.”

Johnson accepted the Warren Welliver Award as part of the virtual 30th annual Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference Oct. 24.

Click here to learn more about annual awards presented by The Missouri Bar, The Missouri Bar Foundation, and other entities. Read about other 2025 award winners here.