COVID-19: An Interview with President Darrell Sutton

Lynn Garson, chair of the Lawyer Assistance Program Committee, interviews State Bar of Georgia President Darrell Sutton via Zoom. He shares about the Bar’s response to COVID-19, his personal wellness practices during this time and what the days ahead might look like. Additionally, they discuss what the Bar could do better to support lawyers in pursuing wellness; the availability of the #UseYour6 program’s counseling sessions; and the absolute confidentiality of the Lawyer Assistance Program and the Georgia Lawyers Helping Lawyers peer-to-peer program. Check out these programs at www.gabar.org/lap, www.georgialhl.org and www.lawyerslivingwell.org. This is a 2020 copyrighted podcast of the Lawyers Living Well of the State Bar of Georgia. The Lawyers Living Well podcast seeks to provide a forum for the discussion of subjects pertaining to the mental, emotional, physical and social health of others and their personal experiences. The statements, views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors/spokespersons and do not necessarily reflect those of State Bar of Georgia, its officers, Board of Governors, Sections, Committees or staff. Additionally, the information provided is not intended to serve as medical advice unless otherwise indicated. If you are seeking specific treatment plans and guidance, be sure to connect with licensed medical professional.