SAN FRANCISCO, CA - July 8, 2025 - On July 8, 2025, the Queen's Bench Board of Directors met for its monthly Board meeting to review and discuss various Queen's Bench initiatives.

The Board unanimously voted to rebrand the Employment/Work-Life Balance Committee as the Wellness Committee. The committee provides information and hosts events related to balancing a legal career with personal and/or family obligations. Historically, the committee supports programs and initiatives covering topics such as family or medical leave, parental leave, resources for remote work, retirement planning, childcare, workplace accommodations, and mental health and wellness.

The rebranding of this committee coincides with recent recommendations at the statewide and national level to promote the well-being of legal professionals. Recent initatives include the the State Bar of California's Lawyer Assistance Program and MCLE promoting wellness as a critical component of attorney competence. The change also aligns with recent publications by the California Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.

The Board also unanimously voted to welcome two new co-chairs: Kara Wild and Alexandra Sepolen.

• Kara Wild is our Immediate Past President and current President of the Queen's Bench Foundation. Wild has maintained a strong, long-standing presence in Queen's Bench leadership for several years, supporting various initiatives and projects that support the well-being of members and the Greater Bay Area community.

• Alexandra Sepolen sits on the Board of Directors, participating in various Queen's Bench programs since her time as a law student. Prior to practicing law, Sepolen worked in public health and served on various task forces related to attorney and law student wellness.

Members interested in joining the Wellness Committee may email Catherine Reagan, our Membership Chair, at membership@queensbench.org, or the Wellness Chairs directly at wellness@queensbench.org.