VJLAP - Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

12/17/2025

12/15/2025

Wishing you a happy Hanukkah filled with light, connection, and peace.

12/11/2025

Today, the VBA Lawyer Development Council and VJLAP hosted a CLE panel on holiday stress with over 500 registrants—a clear reminder that this pressure is real.

The demands of legal practice don’t pause during the holidays; for many, they intensify. Please remember, you are not alone.

VJLAP is here to help—services are confidential, compassionate, and free.

HelpLine (24/7): 877-545-4682
Richmond Office: 804-644-3221

12/10/2025

There is still time to register for the FREE 1-hour Virginia CLE:
Legal Peace: Finding Balance and Calm This Holiday Season, tomorrow, December 11 at 1pm.

Learn practical, lawyer-focused tools to manage stress and protect your well-being during the holidays.

Register here: https://www.vba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=307347

Hosted by the VBA Lawyer Development Council & VJLAP

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12/06/2025

Give yourself a gift this holiday season and join us Thursday, December 11 at 1:00 PM for a complimentary 1- hour approved Virginia CLE, Legal Peace: Finding Balance and Calm This Holiday Season.

Panelists will share practical, lawyer-focused strategies to help manage stress, restore work-life harmony, and protect well-being during the holidays—and beyond. Walk away with tools you can use not only this season, but into the new year and throughout your legal career.

Register here: https://www.vba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=307347

Hosted by the VBA’s Lawyer Development Council and the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (VJLAP)

12/03/2025

VJLAP was honored to attend and speak at today’s Supreme Court of Virginia and Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section Admission & Orientation Ceremony alongside VSB President Brett Marston and Young Lawyers Section Chair Simone Williams as we welcomed Virginia’s newest attorneys.

It was inspiring to witness the hope, joy, and excitement of these new attorneys.

As Brett reminded us, lawyers make a difference — and we can do meaningful work while also staying well. VJLAP is proud to support the well-being of every lawyer, judge, and law student in our Commonwealth. Please remember: VJLAP is confidential, complimentary, and non-disciplinary. We are here for you. Reach out anytime — your well-being is an essential and fundamental part of being a lawyer.

Welcome to the profession! ⚖️💙

12/01/2025

Hetal and I are excited to share our latest Wellness Column, “Happiness in Practice: How Lawyers Can Thrive Today, Not Tomorrow” in the December 2025 issue of Virginia Lawyer: https://virginialawyer.vsb.org/december-2025/page-42

In a profession defined by deadlines, demands, and constant pressure, it’s easy to delay happiness and put it off for “someday.” In this column, we explore why happiness can’t wait—and how small, intentional practices can help Virginia lawyers be happy right now.

We hope you’ll read it, reflect on it, and share it with a colleague who could use a reminder: your well-being matters today.

Wellness Happiness in Practice: How Lawyers Can Thrive Today, Not Tomorrow by Hetal Challa and Charlene Reilly “I’ll be happy when I land my first job.” “I’ll be happy when I make partner.” “I’ll be happy when I finally pay off my loans.” “I’ll be happy when…” Attorneys oft...

11/21/2025

It's been a great Friday! VJLAP had a blast with the Lexington Bar Association today presenting the Virginia CLE “Confronting the Inner Critic: Managing Imposter Syndrome to Thrive in the Legal Profession.” Our Clinical Director, Barbara Mardigian, and Southwest Regional Manager, Oneida Huntington, also had plenty of fun hamming it up with Ben Thurman.

We love bringing engaging CLEs and presentations to legal professionals across the Commonwealth. Reach out and let’s make it happen!

11/11/2025

Honoring all who served.
We are grateful today and every day.

VJLAP is here for veterans in the Virginia legal community.
24/7 Helpline: 1-877-545-4682 | www.vjlap.org

10/16/2025

VJLAP, the Virginia Lawyers' Wellness Initiative and the Virginia State Bar enjoyed talking about imposter syndrome and the impact it can have on professional conduct to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association.

We appreciated the thoughtful questions and commitment to well-being. If every lawyer invited us to share these conversations within their firms and bar associations, imagine the meaningful change we could create together.

Reach out if you'd like for us to present a Virginia CLE or presentation.