Registration

Event:
Mon, May 4, 2026 to
Fri, May 8, 2026

Registration is now closed. Please contact VBA staff with questions.

Details

The VBA's Lawyer Wellness Challenge (LWC) is a statewide, virtual and FREE competition specifically designed for those in the legal profession. Since it's inception in 2020, the challenge has continued to offer various ways for participants to improve upon the six dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual.

Registration Step Challenge Wellness Webinars Resources

Overall Challenge Registration

Registration for the LWC is completely FREE!

By registering, you:

Can choose which parts of the challenge you want to participate in
Opt-in to important updates
Help inform planning for next year's challenge

Step Challenge App, Instructions & Prizes

Step your way to victory on the WellBeing+ app from Monday, May 4, until midnight Friday, May 8!

Check your registration confirmation email for Step Challenge instructions.

Prize Categories and Eligibility Requirements

Category	Eligibility Req.
Top 3 VBA Member steppers	must be an active 2026 VBA member
Top non-member stepper	must be a legal professional
Top Step Team	must be part of a Team in WellBeing+ app
Chat Cheerleader	individual with the most chat engagement
Wellness Webinar Watcher*	must attend all three Wellness Webinars

*The winner for the Wellness Webinar Watcher category will be chosen at random.

Wellness Webinars

Mentorship That Sustains You
 
Tuesday, May 5 | 12 - 1 p.m. | No CLE credit available.
 
We hear consistently about the importance of mentorship. But, in practice, what does mentorship look like? And how does it promote both professional growth and personal wellbeing? Hear from real mentor-mentee pairs as they discuss concrete examples and present actionable takeaways.
 
William P. Dickinson III, Kaleo Legal
John A.C. Keith, Blankingship & Keith
Laurie L. Kirkland, Blankingship & Keith
William R. Poynter, Kaleo Legal
W. Taylor Reveley IV, Longwood University
Steven P. Gould, PLDR Law (Moderator)

How Values Help Legal Professionals Flourish Through "Too-Muchness"

Wednesday, May 6 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | CLE: 1.5 (1.5 Well-Being) Approved

The legal profession is demanding—but you can thrive under pressure and still look after your well-being . This engaging session introduces the Authentic Excellence framework to help you move beyond perfectionism toward purpose-driven performance. Learn how to align daily decisions with your values, strengthen judgment under pressure and build a enjoy a fulfilling legal career that’s more grounded and sustainable.

Dr. Kelly Crace, Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia

Financial Well-Being Basics

Thursday, May 7 | 12 - 1 p.m. | No CLE credit available.

Financial well-being is one of the key elements of overall well-being. In this session, you will learn the basics of managing your financial well-being, including paying off student loan debt, developing a sound investment strategy, and effectively planning for retirement.