Chief Human Resources Officer Jackie Gallego Earns Mental Health First Aid Certification
Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that Jackie F. Gallego, the firm’s Chief Human Resources Officer, has earned her Mental Health First Aid Certification through the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). The certification equips legal professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This stands in line with the firm’s ongoing commitment to employee well-being and a supportive workplace culture.
The Mental Health First Aid Certification, part of ALA’s Legal Management Specialist Certificate Program, provides practical training to help professionals confidently assist colleagues experiencing mental health challenges. The course emphasizes early intervention and de-stigmatization while offering actionable strategies for fostering a healthier work environment.
Commenting on the significance of the certification, Jackie shared, “Mental health and emotional well-being are critical components of our firm’s overall wellness strategy. This certification allows me to better support our team members with empathy, knowledge, and immediate resources, and it reflects our belief that wellness extends beyond physical health.”
Jackie has long championed Bilzin Sumberg’s employee wellness initiatives, which include an internal mental health resource hub, mindfulness programming, digital wellness apps, and on-demand access to mental health content. Her certification builds upon those efforts by advancing the firm’s ability to address the mental health needs of its professionals in a timely and compassionate way.
Bilzin Sumberg continues to prioritize a holistic wellness approach that integrates mental, physical, and emotional health, reinforcing a workplace culture grounded in empathy, support, and resilience.
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