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January 24, 2026
Kirkland Launches Wellbeing Program, Hires Expert in Field to Lead Initiative

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- Kirkland & Ellis has launched a Wellbeing Program aimed at addressing mental health and substance misuse among its lawyers, focusing on resilience, connection, and fitness/nutrition
- The program, led by Robin Belleau, an attorney and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, will provide education, support resources, wellbeing apps, and seminars
- The initiative responds to increasing concerns in the legal community, as highlighted by studies and campaigns from the American Bar Association, and seeks to reduce stigma around seeking help.
Kirkland & Ellis has become one of the first “Big Law” law firms to start a Wellbeing Program that proactively works with its lawyers on issues related to mental health and substance misuse — two growing areas of concern in the legal community. The Kirkland Wellbeing Program will offer education and dialogue across three core dimensions: resilience, connection and fitness/nutrition. The program will also identify paths to support for those dealing with substance misuse and other mental health concerns such as anxiety, stress and depression.
