Shareholder Courtney J. Mickman recently served as a panelist at the American Bar Association’s 19th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Leading professionals gathered at the conference, held in Denver, Colorado, to discuss key legal developments affecting workplaces. Courtney joined a distinguished panel of attorneys and mental health professionals to discuss a timely and important topic: the intersection of mental health and requests for reasonable accommodations in the legal profession.
The session, “Mind Matters at Work: Understanding ADA and FMLA Protections for Mental Health,” addressed how lawyers and employers can better understand and respond to requests for workplace accommodations stemming from mental health conditions. The panelists discussed how ADA and FMLA frameworks apply to workplace mental health accommodation requests, best practices for employers to address accommodation requests while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, and real-world examples and common challenges faced by both employees and employers during the accommodation process. Courtney shared insights drawn from current case law, professional responsibility standards, and her experience advising clients on employment and professional ethics matters.
As conversations around mental wellness continue to shape the legal community, the session aimed to promote awareness, reduce stigma, and equip legal employers with practical guidance for supporting attorneys and staff. Courtney’s participation underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and healthy work environment.
Can an attorney help me with mental health
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reasonable accommodations?
If you need reasonable accommodations at work for a mental health condition or other disability, it may be helpful to consult with an attorney. An experienced employment lawyer can assist you with obtaining reasonable accommodations and represent you in a disability discrimination case. Alan Lescht and Associates, P.C., provides advice and representation to private sector employees and state and local government employees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and northern Virginia, as well as federal employees around the world. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an experienced employment attorney.
