Karyn Washington is an attorney and active CMBA leader. She also has an extraordinary story to tell about struggle, perseverance and success. Karyn was denied the opportunity to take the Bar exam after spending years learning the law, all while struggling with a debilitating mental illness. She worked for years to heal and recover. Karyn is sharing her story with CMBA President Matt Besser, and with all of us in hopes that those who are suffering will recognize that help is available, and the future can once again be filled with promise.
This episode contains honest discussions of suicide and other trauma. It might not be appropriate for some listeners.
11/20/24 • 40 min
My BarStory - My BarStory S02E15 - Karyn Washington and Matt Besser
Transcript
Matt Besser (00:06):
This is CNBA President Matt Besser. In this episode of my Bar story, we have a special conversation for you as part of our In It Together theme this year, prioritizing Lawyer mental Health. You are about to hear a member of our bar share her amazing story of perseverance. We wanna let you know that this episode contains discussion of suicide and other serious matters. We share these stories in the hope of helping normalize mental health challenges in our profession, and
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