In addition, lawyer-volunteers are exempt from the Virginia State Bar's requirement to report lawyer misconduct, when they are performing authorized activities of the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Program. The program director and a statewide network of volunteers respond to referrals and develop an action plan that best fits each unique situation. They work to verify the problem and assist the person into whatever support and treatment is needed. I'd like to learn more. Lawyers Helping Lawyers offers educational services to help all members of the legal community understand the impact of alcoholism and drug addiction upon the legal profession as well as to increase awareness of who we are and how we can help.
Education can help remove barriers that hamper recognition of problems and steps toward recovery.
Lawyers Helping Lawyers provides education to firms, local bar groups, judges, legal assistance groups, legal secretaries, and other related organizations. We hope that education will prevent disciplinary problems for the lawyer, protect clients, support the lawyer's family and professional associates, and strengthen the profession. Programs can be standardized or specially designed for your group. Call the Program Director for more information. Gifts to the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Program support the daily operation of the program and are not tax-deductible.