19 www.loubar.org June 2026 David Jay Leibson passed away on May 2. He was born in 1944 and married the love of his life, Phyllis Leibson, in 1968 and later had daughter Jennifer Leib- son (who is now a judge in Jefferson District Court). Leibson earned a J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, graduating first in his class. He continued his education at Harvard Law School where he earned a master’s in law degree (LLM) in 1970. Leibson then returned to Louisville and began practicing law at Leibson and Franklin. He taught part-time at the Brandeis Law School until 1972, when he was offered a full-time position, where he remained for 42 years. For 25 years he was honored with the Bernard Flexner Professorship in Law. During that time, he was also a visiting professor at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California, University of Leeds, England, and the University of Western Sydney in Australia. Leibson won many awards for his teaching, introduced a Law and Literature class to the law school and authored two books on law. He was an active volunteer in many organizations and was president of the Jewish Community Center. He was a winner of the B’nai B’rith Man of the Year Award, primarily for being an interviewer for Steven Spielberg’s Shoah project whose goal was to interview and record all living Holocaust survivors. n IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM ALL MONTH Health & Wellness Committee Corner June 2026 CO-CHAIRS Jennifer Kleier Liz Mosler ALL MONTH Men’s Health Month Male attorneys, especially solo practitioners and men of color, face elevated rates of depression and substance use in the profession. Men's Health Month is a prompt to look honestly at whether your workplace creates genuine space for men to ask for help, and to make sure they know where to find it. PTSD Awareness Month Lawyers in criminal defense, family law and immigration regularly absorb the weight of others' trauma. Vicarious trauma is an occupational reality, not a personal failing. Recognize the signs: emotional numbness, difficulty concentrating, avoidance of certain case types or clients. If something feels off, it probably is. Support is available. MEN’S HEALTH WEEK June 15-21, 2026 FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL kylap.org | 502-226-9373 This month, try this Book your annual physical. Men's Health Month is a good nudge for everyone, not just the men in your office. Name vicarious trauma at your next team meeting. Calling it out is the first step to addressing it. Add KYLAP to your contacts right now: 502-226-9373. You may need it. Someone you know probably will. GET INVOLVED JOIN THE HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE! Active LBA members who want to help promote wellness across the legal profession are welcome. Contact Lisa M. Murray at [email protected] to learn more. Every June, Pride Month encourages the legal community to reflect on how far LGBTQ+ rights have come — and the important work that still continues today. For attorneys, judges, legal educators and bar associations, it’s not just a celebration — it’s also a reminder of the profession’s responsibility to support fairness and access to justice for everyone. The legal profession has been deeply connected to many of the major milestones in LGBTQ+ rights across the United States. From fighting discriminatory laws to securing protections involving marriage equality, workplace rights, adoption and gender identity, lawyers and advocacy groups have helped turn legal principles into real-life protections for millions of people. Pride Month is a time to recognize those efforts and the individuals who worked tirelessly to move equality forward. For law students and young attorneys, Pride Month can carry special meaning. Seeing LGBTQ+ professionals in leadership positions helps create a stronger sense of belonging within the profession. It also sends an important message that people do not have to hide who they are to succeed in the legal field. At its heart, Pride Month in the legal community reflects many of the values the profession strives to uphold: fairness, respect, advocacy and equal treatment under the law. By continuing to support diversity and inclusion, the legal community helps ensure LGBTQ+ voices are heard and protected — during Pride Month and throughout the year. Pride Month in the Legal Community Celebrating Pride Month: Resources from the ABA and U.S. Federal Courts https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/resources/celebrating-heritage-months/celebrating_pride_month/. https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/annual-observances/lgbtq-pride-month#
