April 14, 2026

Chicago, IL

Sustained: A Wellness Summit

ABOUT THE EVENT

Sustained Wellness is a one day conference to empower professionals with tools for supporting and fostering good mental health. Co-Founders, Adam Wehler and Alicia Hawley have been strong voices regarding mental health, substance abuse, and wellbeing in the legal industry and are committed to changing the world, one person and one day at a time.

Sustained is a transformative space for professionals to explore, understand, and address mental health and well-being. Our conference is dedicated to fostering a supportive community, discussing and exploring practical approaches to sustaining mental health in the workplace and beyond, and promoting holistic well-being. Sustained aims to continue building awareness that mental fitness is an essential component of total wellness including healthy relationships, physical well-being, and workplace performance.

The Sustained 2026 will take place in our flagship city, Chicago, on April 14th. Through a series of thoughtfully curated sessions, attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to cope with mental stressors, enhance their resilience, and better support themselves and others. At Sustained, we believe that mental wellness is integral to professional success and personal fulfillment, and we are committed to empowering every participant with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive.

Additional speakers announced regularly

OUR SPEAKERS

Adam Wehler

Co-Director Sustained Wellness

Sustained Wellness

Alicia Hawley

Co-Director Sustained Wellness

Sustained Wellness

Jeff Hirvela

Consultant

MCG Consulting

Jennifer Laffier

Assistant Professor

Ontario Tech University

Kylon Hooks

Chicago Community Activist

AGENDA

Registration and Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00 am

Keynote Speaker

9:00 – 9:30 am

General Session & Group Dialogue - Applying 12 Step Principles Beyond Recovery

9:30 – 10:15 am

Quick Coffee and Dance Break

10:15 am

TED-Style Talks and Roundtable Discussions

10:15 – 11:00 am

General Session & Group Dialogue - Creating Safe Spaces

11:00 – 11:30 am

General Session & Roundtable Discussions - PTSD/Trauma - How to Process and Heal

11:30 am- 12:15 pm

Lunch

12:15 – 1:00 pm

Chair Yoga

1:00 – 1:15 am

General Session - Mental Health CPR

1:15 – 2:00 pm

Breakout Session 1: Bullying in the Workplace

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Breakout Session 2: Showing Up as Your Authentic Self

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Breakout Session 3: The Legal Me Too Movement

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Breakout Session 4: Is Meditation for Me?

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Coffee and Dance Break

3:30 – 3:45 pm

General Session: Technology, Anxiety and You

3:45 – 4:15 pm

TedTalk Style Personal Story (Addiction/Depression)

4:15 – 5:00 pm

Closing Remarks and Thoughtful Check-In

5:00 – 5:15 pm

Networking Reception

5:15 – 5:30 pm