The State Bar of Michigan podcast series, On Balance, features a diversified array of legal thought leaders. Hosted by JoAnn Hathaway of the Bar’s Practice Management Resource Center and Molly Ranns of its Lawyers & Judges Assistance Program, the series focuses on the need for interplay between practice management and lawyer wellness for a thriving law practice. Brought to you by the State Bar of Michigan and Legal Talk Network.
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JoAnn Hathaway is the Practice Management Advisor for the State Bar of Michigan. With a multifaceted background, she has served as a legal liability claims director, legal risk manager, legal administrator, and paralegal.
JoAnn Hathaway is the Practice Management Advisor for the State Bar of Michigan. With a multifaceted background, she has served as a legal liability claims director, legal risk manager, legal administrator, and paralegal. She carries the designations of Registered Professional Liability Underwriter and Cyber Professional Liability Practitioner and is the author of the ABA publication “Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour For Lawyers.” JoAnn actively engages audiences on topics such as law firm technology, insurance, and risk and practice management.
Molly Ranns is the program director for the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program. She graduated with an MA in counseling from Michigan State University and is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally board certified counselor, and an internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor.
Molly Ranns is the program director for the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program. She graduated with an MA in counseling from Michigan State University and is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally board certified counselor, and an internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. She has worked with LJAP for the past decade. Molly is passionate about helping legal professionals with issues pertaining to general wellness, mental health, and substance use concerns. She presents regularly on topics pertaining to lawyer well-being and has extensive experience working with impaired professionals, substance use disorders, and mental health diagnoses.