A cautionary tale: Lawyer charged with stealing Chicago Fire Department ambulance, leading police on chase down I-55

WGN is one of several outlets reporting tonight on the identity of the person who allegedly stole a Chicago Fire Department ambulance last evening and led police on a lengthy chase down I-55. The ARDC website confirms the attorney's identity; the site does not show him as having registered for 2022.

I'm not naming the man in question; you can follow the WGN link if you have to know his name. His LinkedIn profile claims that he worked for a number of prominent law firms, but never for very long. The man's mother is quoted in the WGN article as saying her son had lost his job, was homeless, and was suffering from addiction and mental health issues.

I don't know whether this man sought help from the Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program before yesterday's events. We'll never know -- because LAP's services are wholly confidential. Guaranteed confidential.

But I can guess -- based on reported events -- that maybe this man did not take advantage of the help that LAP can provide.

LAP’s mission is to help, protect, and educate the legal community about addiction, mental health and wellness. If you or someone you know needs support with mental health or wellbeing, contact LAP at gethelp@illinoislap.org or call (312) 726-6607.

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