Director of Lawyer Well-, Probation, and Deferral Services

The Director of Lawyer Well-Being, Probation, and Deferral Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the Commission's lawyer well-being, probation, deferral, diversion, and related restorative services programs. The Director oversees programs designed to protect the public while supporting attorneys whose professional performance has been affected by mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or other impairments.

The Director develops and advances innovative, evidence-informed programs that balance accountability with rehabilitation and support. Working collaboratively across the organization, the Director builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and serves as a trusted resource on the intersection of lawyer well-being, impairment, and lawyer regulation. The Director is expected not only to administer existing programs, but also to continually evaluate, improve, and expand them in furtherance of the Commission's mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to organizational excellence.

As a member of the Commission's management team, the Director contributes to organizational planning and decision-making beyond the responsibilities of the department and helps advance a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Commission. The Director leads through influence, sound judgment, and partnership, helping to strengthen both the Commission's programs and its organizational capacity.

• Develop and execute a long-term vision for the Commission's probation, deferral, diversion, and lawyer well-being programs
• Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness through innovation, technology, partnerships, and evidence-informed practices
• Develop performance measures and utilize data to evaluate program outcomes and guide continuous improvement
• Ensure departmental initiatives support the Commission's Strategic Plan and organizational priorities

• Direct all aspects of the Commission's probation and deferral programs
• Oversee monitoring of attorneys participating in probation, diversion, and other regulatory support programs
• Ensure programs are administered consistently, fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with Supreme Court Rules, Commission policies, and applicable law
• Develop policies, procedures, and best practices governing program operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop department staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, empathy, continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance
• Manage departmental workload, resources, budgeting, and operational priorities
• Promote effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the Commission

• Serve as the Commission's principal internal resource regarding lawyer impairment, recovery, monitoring, and lawyer well-being
• Maintain current knowledge regarding mental health, substance use disorders, trauma-informed practices, behavioral health research, and developments affecting the legal profession
• Advise Commission leadership regarding emerging issues and opportunities

• Represent the Commission before bar associations, courts, law schools, lawyer assistance programs, regulatory organizations, and professional conferences
• Develop and deliver educational programs regarding lawyer well-being, impairment, professionalism, diversion, probation, and public protection
• Build collaborative relationships with treatment providers, monitoring professionals, lawyer assistance programs, judges, and other stakeholders
• Participate in state and national organizations focused on lawyer regulation and lawyer well-being

• Exercise sound judgment in balancing public protection, accountability, rehabilitation, and fairness
• Consult with investigative and litigation staff on matters involving impairment
• Recommend appropriate interventions, monitoring conditions, and program improvements
• Assist in the development of policies addressing emerging issues involving attorney impairment and professional responsibility

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active member of the bar in good standing
• Active Illinois bar license (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly)
• Accomplished attorney with a minimum
  10-15 years of legal practice, demonstrated by a track record of steadily expanding scope and leadership
• Demonstrated…