11 www.loubar.org August 2025 AUGUST 2025 AWARENESS CALENDAR National Wellness Month Back to School National Grief Awareness Day – August 30 International Overdose Awareness Day - August 31 WORKPLACE GRIEF IS COMMON AND OFTEN UNSUPPORTED. Did you know that over 50% of employees say they have no access to grief support through their workplace—even though grief can impact performance, morale and engagement? BOOK RECOMMENDATION H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S C O R N E R PODCAST RECOMMENDATION “How Vicarious Trauma Can Impact an Attorney’s Ability to Practice Law” UNPROCESSED GRIEF MAY MIMIC BURNOUT. Did you know that symptoms of grief—like exhaustion, disconnection or decreased productivity—can mirror burnout, especially in high-stress professions like law? Did you know that lawyers, particularly in family law, estate planning or criminal defense, may absorb their clients’ grief and trauma over time — called vicarious grief or compassion fatigue? LAWYERS EXPERIENCE “SECONDARY GRIEF.” CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION MESA One-Hour Ethics MESA One-Hour Ethics May It Displease the Court? Keeping Your Head (and Your Law License) in Court Wednesday, August 20 In this hilarious webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter reviews some of the most outrageous breaches of lawyer decorum in recent years. In doing so, he will address the reasons why lawyers acted out in this manner and provide tips to prevent losing control of our emotions (and our law licenses). Speaker: Sean Carter, MESA CLE Time: 1 - 2 p.m. — Program Place: Zoom Price per hour: $55 LBA Member | $50 Sustaining Member | $25 Paralegal Member | $125 Non-member Credits: 1.0 CLE Ethics Hour Please note this is a partnered CLE program. Register through MESA CLE, and attendees must follow MESA CLE’s cancel- lation policy. MESA One-Hour MESA One-Hour ChattyGPT: Using AI for More Effective Communication Wednesday, August 27 Join us as we delve into the revolutionary ways AI is trans- forming lawyer communications. Discover how this cutting- edge technology can enhance your interactions with clients, streamline internal collaborations and facilitate negotiations with opposing counsel. This engaging session will provide practical insights and hands-on exercises, equipping you with the tools to leverage AI for greater efficiency and effectiveness in your practice. Speaker: Sean Carter, MESA CLE Time: 1 - 2 p.m. — Program Place: Zoom Price per hour: $55 LBA Member | $50 Sustaining Member | $25 Paralegal Member | $125 Non-member Credits: 1.0 CLE Hour Please note this is a partnered CLE program. Register through MESA CLE, and attendees must follow MESA CLE’s cancel- lation policy. Family Law Section Annual Conference Family Law Section Annual Conference Experts in the Courtroom Thursday, September 18 Join fellow family law practitioners for a dynamic full-day CLE program focused on practical insights and timely topics that impact your cases and your clients in and out of the courtroom. We’ll bring together leading voices in Kentucky family law to explore critical areas of practice, including: • Judicial panels offering perspective from the bench on expert use and courtroom strategy. • GAL and FOC articles brought to life with real-world application and ethical considerations. • AI integration in family law practice. • Family law legislative and case updates. • Visitation centers - how they function, where they fall short and what attorneys need to know. • Custodial evaluators - when they help, when they hurt and how to address their findings in court, with a focus on ethical considerations. Whether you are litigating high-conflict custody cases or navigating evolving ethical standards, this conference provides expert perspectives and practical tools to keep you informed and effective. The day will conclude with a social hour—an opportunity to connect with colleagues and continue the conversations. Speakers include: Briana G. Abbott, Johnson Cook Abbott Ahrens & Shiffman; Jason A. Bowman, Bowman Legal; Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Kentucky State Senator; Laurel S. Doheny, Straw-Boone Doheny Banks & Mudd; Hon. Lori N. Goodwin, Jefferson Family Court; Tonesha Hearn, Safe Haven Family Resource Center; John “Hal” Helmers, Jr., Helmers + Associates; Hon. Lauren Adams Ogden, Jefferson Family Court; Hon. Derwin L. Webb, Jefferson Family Court; Louis P. Winner, Winner Law Group – and more to be announced! Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Lisa Anspach at [email protected] for more information. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Program; social hour will follow. Place: Bar Center, 600 W. Main St., Ste. 110 Price per hour: $315 LBA Member | $283.50 Sustaining Member | $25 Paralegal Member | $50 for qualifying YLS Member | $175 Solo/Small Practice Section Member, Government or Non-Profit Member | $630 Non-Member Credits: 7.0 CLE (Including 1.0 Ethics) Hours — Pending 2025 LBA Family Law Section Leadership: Melina Hettiaratchi, Helmers + Associates and Amy DeRenzo Hulbert, DeRenzo Law Office
