Stories From Our Colleagues: We Must Take Care Of Ourselves and Support Others.

📅 February 27 – March 1, 2026
📍 The Virginian, Lynchburg, VA

Join us for a weekend of exceptional programming (over 14 hours of Virginia CLE), connection, and personal and professional growth designed for women in the legal profession.

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🏨 The Virginian (Hilton)
Discounted rooms at The Virginian are no longer available. There may still be rooms available at the standard rate; please contact the hotel directly at (434) 329-3200, ext. 0.

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We look forward to welcoming you to this special retreat!

Stories From Our Colleagues: We Must Take Care Of Ourselves and Support Others.

October 15, 2020

This is the third post in the VJLAP series, “Stories From Our Colleagues.” In this story, a judge providing her perspective on Virginia’s response to mental health and substance use concerns in the legal profession to support recognizing signs, seeking treatment, and reducing stigma. Mental health and substance use concerns are not “us versus them,” it is for all of us, together.

We Must Take Care Of Ourselves and Support Others. Listen to Judge Talevi’s Story:

Once the statistics revealed our profession at risk, action was needed systemically and individually. She saw this and has done and is doing what she can to support prevention, support, and intervention to reduce stigma and protect the lawyer, profession, and clients.

The Beacon

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