Member Assistance Committee

Mission

The Arizona Lawyer Assistance Program offers help to law students, attorneys, and judges who experience biological, psychological, or social challenges that result from stress, substance abuse, mental health problems, or age related issues which may impair these individuals' ability to practice in a competent and professional manner.

Services from the Member Assistance Program of the State Bar of Arizona vary with an individual's needs or a particular case. Services can range from providing information to referral to programs or community services. Assistance may also take the form of organizing an intervention to address a specific issue.

The Member Assistance Committee (MAC) is an action-oriented committee for those lawyers interested assisting others who may be experiencing a variety of life challenges.  MAC is indeed the backbone of the Member Assistance Program. The primary requirement for being a MAC Member is a desire to share your experience, strength, hope, and insight with others who may need assistance either through the structured monitoring process, or just knowing they can talk with someone who has "been there."

We have found through the years that the Peer Support system has changed lives in a positive way, and in many cases has saved lawyers' careers, and perhaps their lives.

Additional information about member assistance programs is available here.

Additional information about law office management programs is available here.

To learn more about the work of the Member Assistance Committee, review their Wrap-Up Report for the 2011-2012 Committee Year by clicking here.

For more information contact:

Tracy Ward
Practice Management Adviser
Direct: 602.340.7219
Fax:  602.716.9249