State Bar of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program Committee (WisLAP)

The WisLAP program was established on July 1, 1996, combining the Committee on Assistance for Lawyers and the Lawyers Concern for Lawyers Committee. Studies have found that lawyers experience a high rate of depression, chemical dependency and other psychological, behavioral and physical symptoms that may be related to the stress of practicing law. WisLAP was created to address these concerns. The WisLAP committee consists of State Bar members who are both knowledgeable and interested in the goals and objectives of this committee. Within the scope provided by the Board of Governors of the State Bar, the committee sets policy for the program and develops and oversees its administration. Committee members discuss and work on many aspects of the program, including: developing a state-wide network of trained WisLAP volunteers and professionals who provide support to attorneys in need of assistance; develop programs which work cooperatively with other legal entities such as OLR or BBE; address operational and marketing aspects of all WisLAP programs, and develop educational CLE presentations. This committee meets approximately every eight weeks.

Committee resources

• Committee roster
• LifeLine Newsletter archive
• Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program
• Reimbursement form 225 KB
  • Expense policy