NJ Lawyers Assistance Program

James Burke, NJLAP's Program Assistant/Resource Coordinator and Nicole Perskie, NJLAP Director, visited Seton Hall, chatting with law students, and giving out NJLAP's great swag.

Nicole Perskie, NJLAP Director, and James Burke, NJLAP's Program Assistant/Resource Coordinator, took a tour of the facility at Archangel Centers with Ryan McAndrews who is the Regional Outreach Coordinator. Ryan explained about the Archangel Centers program and mission.

Nicole Perskie, Director of NJLAP, and James Burke, Program Assistant/Resource Coordinator, set a table of NJLAP information for the Hispanic Bar Heritage Month Fireside Chat, and the 23rd Annual Chancery Judges Reception. It was an enjoyable evening. And the swag was a big hit!

The Spirit of Recovery: Strength, Resilience & Connections. October 31, 2026,6th Annual Recovery Summit. This is a confidential event only for members of the legal community. Join us for Speakers & Awards. Brunch served, no charge for this event. Registration required, see below

oin NJLAP for a practical communication-skills class with Andrew Manns, Jr. Andrew is a community leader and engagement consultant. September 25, 2026, at noon, and 1.2 CLE credits will be available. Registration is required at: njlap.org/lunchandlearn

The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program will present the 6th Annual Recovery Summit - "The Spirit of Recovery: Strength, Resilience, & Connection" on October 31, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12 noon. Brunch will be provided, and Halloween costumes are encouraged. njlap.org/RecoverySummit2026

NJLAP is gratified to announce that today's Balance Newsletter hit the highest number of opens we have ever had, and the day is not over! Thanks to our subscribers, which include lawyers, judges and law students. mailchi.mp/njlap.org/balance…

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers & Virtual Recovery Meetings listed are open to attorneys, judges, law students, suspended, or disbarred attorneys. For more information about these groups, email NJLAP at [email protected] or call NJLAP at 1-800-246-5527.

James Burke, NJLAP's Program Assistant/Resource Coordinator, spoke to the Rutgers Health and Wellness Panel today, about how to support well-being. For this or other presentations for Lawyers, Judges, or Law students, email [email protected] or call us at 800-246-5527

NJLAP's Director, Nicole Perskie, JD, EAP, recently presented "The Daily Advantage: Habits That Improve Resilience, Performance & Well-Being. Email NJLAP at [email protected], or call 800-246-5527. NJLAP serves all NJ lawyers, judges & law students confidentially & free of charge.

The August edition of NJLAP's Balance Newsletter is out! The link below will take you to the Balance Archive. or click on the Balance Newsletter button in the "What We Do" section of njlap.org us10.campaign-archive.com/ho…

On July 23, 2026, James Burke and Dr. Defne Ekin Ekin represented NJLAP during a presentation for the Essex County Courts’ intern program, where they had the opportunity to connect with the next generation of legal professionals.

The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program will close at 2 PM today, and return to the office on Monday, July 6, 2026. The staff of NJLAP wishes you a happy Independence Day!

Balance July 2026 - #106 - mailchi.mp/njlap.org/balance… Celebrating the New Jersey Lawyers Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

Thanks to James Burke, NJLAP's Program Assistant/Resource Coordinator for attending the 2026 NJSBA Diversity Summit, sharing educational and fun materials. NJLAP targets stressors unique to the legal profession in NJ. Concerned about a colleague, or yourself, 800-246-5527.

This program will examine person-centered language, trauma-informed advocacy, structural and self-stigma, and the ways legal culture can either discourage or support help-seeking among attorneys. July 15, 2026 10 AM Via Zoom Register at: njlap.org/reducingstigma/

James Burke and Dr. Defne Ekin represented NJLAP at the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law Awards Luncheon today. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. Thank you for your dedication to professionalism, integrity, service, and leadership.

James Burke, NJLAP's Program Assistant/Resource Coordinator, brought lots of helpful items for the attendees of the 4th Annual Supreme Court Wellness Meeting.

“In a profession that often asks us to carry others’ burdens, laughter can be the release valve that helps us carry our own.” - Amy J. Coco, President of the Allegheny County Bar Association