Rewriting the Story: A Conversation About Alcohol, Wellness & the Legal Profession- 1 Hour MCLE

Join Mommy Esquire for a powerful conversation on reframing alcohol and well-being in the legal profession!

Event: Once Upon a Time, a Mommy Lawyer Discovered Wine: The Science & Story of Reframing AlcoholDate: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: Registration & Networking: 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Program: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Hosted by OCBA’s Mommy Esquire Committee; 4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach MCLE: 1 Hour of Prevention and Detection Compliance Free Event: Lunch provided and free to OCBA’s Mommy Esquire members; $15 to non-members

In the fast-paced world of law—and especially in the lives of lawyer-moms—wine has often been cast as the go-to cure for stress. After a long day of casework, childcare, and keeping all the plates spinning, that glass of wine can feel like a well-earned reward. But what if the story doesn’t have to end there?

Join us for “Once Upon a Time, a Mommy Lawyer Discovered Wine: The Science & Story of Reframing Alcohol,” an honest and empowering discussion led by Amy Guldner, attorney, coach, speaker, and founder of Reframing Well-Being. This one-hour lunchtime program will take a fresh and science-backed look at how alcohol fits into the busy lives of legal professionals—and how even small shifts can bring big benefits.

Whether you’re sober-curious, reevaluating your habits, or simply interested in improving your physical and mental wellness, this event offers a safe, judgment-free space to explore the topic.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why more lawyers—especially working moms—are choosing to cut back or cut out alcohol
• How alcohol really affects your brain, body, and emotional well-being
• Practical, stigma-free tools for examining your own habits and making changes that work for you
• Advice on how parents should handle teens and drinking, including Myths v. Facts

Moderated by Laurie Rowen, co-founder of Montage Legal Group and a board member of Mommy Esquire, this program promises candid conversation, community support, and valuable takeaways you can apply to both your personal and professional life.

Handouts for Presentation

• Teen Drinking – Facts v. Myths
• ABA Journal – Female v Male Lawyers Engaging in Risky Drinking
• The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Disorders
• Stress Drink Leave Article – Krill 2021
• Alcohol Resources for Reframing Well-Being
• Audit – Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
• Audit – How to Score the Audit

Register

Register now and reserve your spot.  This event is open to all OCBA members, with a focus on supporting attorney-parents navigating the unique challenges of legal practice and life.

Email [email protected] to register.

MCLE

This activity has been approved for MCLE by the State bar of California in the amount of 1.00 Prevention & Detection Competence hour(s) as appropriate to the content of the activity. OCBA is a state bar approved MCLE provider and certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the state bar of California governing MCLE. Attendees must watch the program in its entirety in order to receive Participatory MCLE credit.