Competence and Well-Being: Addressing Substance Abuse in Legal Practice

Ms. Abella specializes in coaching and strategic consulting, guiding individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law and has experience as a law clerk for prosecutorial agencies. With over a decade of service at the State Bar of California in various investigative and leadership roles, including her tenure on the union executive board, Ms. Abella has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to fairness.

Ms. Guldner has been a civil litigator for over 25 years, primarily practicing product liability defense. She left Big Law in 2010 to help launch Montage Legal Group, a network of freelance attorneys. After finding her own life-changing freedom from alcohol in 2020, Ms. Guldner became a certified coach focusing on alcohol, mindset, and well-being. She founded Reframing Alcohol and Reframing Well-Being, and she is also now the head coach at Euphoric AF. Wanting to reach more people (especially those who may be stuck like she was), Ms. Guldner started speaking to lawyers and has now given talks on alcohol and other well-being topics to attorneys and legal staff in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Ms. Munoz is a seasoned plaintiff’s attorney, wellness educator, and the founder of Roaring Grace, a legal wellness consultancy dedicated to helping lawyers thrive. After nearly two decades practicing trauma-informed law, she is now pursuing a master’s in psychology with a focus on integrating mindfulness, resilience, and emotional intelligence into the legal field. Through her work as a speaker, yoga teacher, and educator, Ms. Munoz brings a unique perspective on what it means to be both a strong advocate and a healthy human being in the legal world. She is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She obtained her law degree from the John Marshall Law School (UIC) in Chicago.