Who’s Involved?
The “who” is you! WWIL is an event of the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Program’s Well-Being Committee serves as a sponsor. Many state organizations, such as the Kansas Task Force for Lawyer Well-Being, KALAP, and local bar associations participate. We invite you to join us and the many other organizations in being a champion for lawyer well-being.
What is it?
Too many lawyers and their support teams aren’t thriving. It’s time to take action. Well-Being Week In Law (WWIL) is one way to do so. You’re invited to join organizations across the legal profession to lead and participate in activities that promote health and happiness across the legal profession.
Why Participate?
Too many in the legal profession struggle with mental health and alcohol use disorders. Many others, while not dealing with a diagnosable illness, still are not fully well. The aim of WWIL is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession to improve well-being.
Ways to Participate in Well-Being Week in Law with the Kansas Task Force
Monday, May 1st
Host and Participate in One Mile Run/Walks Throughout Kansas
Monday is entitled “Stay Strong,” and focuses on physical well-being. KTF is challenging each local bar association and/or organization to host a One-Mile Walk or Run on May 1. Members of the KTF executive team are leading the charge in Topeka with a One-Mile Run/Walk starting at the Kansas Judicial Center at 5 pm. It would be incredible to see one-mile Run/Walks throughout Kansas hosted by local bars and organizations. If your organization is not organizing a walk/run, grab some friends and get moving, or go even solo. We ask that you and your organization take pictures to share over social media using the hashtag #WellbeingWeekInLaw and tag KALAP.
Tuesday, May 2nd
Participate in a Guided Meditation Session at the KALAP Annual Seminar (In-Person and Livestreamed)
Tuesday is entitled “Align” and focuses on spiritual well-being. We invite you and your organization to participate in a guided meditation session over the lunch hour, which will be livestreamed from the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program Annual Spring Seminar. This seminar has been approved for 5 hours of Ethics credit in Kansas. For more information on attending the meditation session and/or the free CLE seminar please visit https://kalap.com/announcements-events/.
Wednesday, May 3rd
Promote and Attend Career and Intellectual Well-Being CLE
Wednesday is entitled “Engage & Grow” and focuses on career and intellectual well-being. Judge Penny Moylan and former Disciplinary Administrator Stan Hazlett will provide a free virtual CLE at noon focusing on this dimension of well-being. This CLE has been approved for 1 hour of Ethics credit in Kansas. To register for this event, click here.
Thursday, May 4th
Connect with Others Through Volunteering
Thursday is entitled “Connect” and focuses on social well-being. We are encouraging all local bar associations, organizations, and offices to host a volunteer activity in your community. Don’t forget to snap those pictures to share over social media using the hashtag #WellbeingWeekInLaw and tag KALAP.
Friday, May 5th
Post thoughts of gratitude or vulnerability on the KTF’s website
Friday is entitled “Feel Well” and focuses on emotional well-being. We are asking local bar associations and organizations to encourage their members to post thoughts of gratitude and/or vulnerability on KTF’s website. Members can post anonymously.