Rule 1 (Effective February 1, 2021) (Effective February 1, 2021) Wyoming Lawyer Assistance Program

The Wyoming Supreme Court hereby establishes an independent Wyoming Lawyer Assistance Program (‘‘WyLAP’’), which shall be funded by the Wyoming State Bar. The goals of the program are:

(a) To protect the interests of clients, litigants and the general public from harm caused by attorneys or judges who have impairment or mental health challenges;

(b) To assist impaired members of the legal profession, or those having mental health challenges, to begin and continue recovery or treatment, as appropriate; and

(c) To educate the bench, bar and law students regarding the causes of and remedies for impairments and mental health challenges affecting members of the legal profession, as well as providing information about available resources in these areas. (Added effective April 29, 2014; amended December 8, 2020, effective February 1, 2021.)