President Dawn M. Jones

Lynn Garson, chair of the Lawyer Assistance Program Committee, chats with new 2020-21 Bar President Dawn M. Jones over Zoom, covering a range of topics relating to attorney well-being. President Jones shares about her goals and desires for the newly-created State Bar committee, the Seeking Equal Justice and Addressing Racism & Racial Bias Committee. As a former critical care nurse, Ms. Jones also gives her personal view on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected members of the Bar and the legal profession. Lastly, Ms. Jones shares her “wellness wish list” for the future and some words of encouragement for all who are struggling. You can find the programs mentioned in this episode here: Lawyers Living Well (www.lawyerslivingwell.org); Georgia Lawyer Assistance Program (www.gabar.org/lap); the Peer Program, or Georgia Lawyers Helping Lawyers (www.georgialhl.org); the Georgia Diversity Program (https://www.gabar.org/committeesprogramssections/programs/diversity/); SOLACE (https://www.gabar.org/wellness/mental/SOLACE.cfm). 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.