Our Team of Experts
World-class presenters, coaches, and consultants spanning the different dimensions of well-being.
Jon Krop, J.D.
Mindfulness, Mental and Emotional Well-Being
“Jon’s knowledge blew me away. 5/5.”
-Associate, AmLaw 20 firm
Jon Krop is the founder of Flourish and an acclaimed expert in mindfulness and well-being. He has taught at the world’s top law firms, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Fortune 100 companies, public defenders’ offices, human rights groups, and other organizations.
After graduating from Harvard Law School, Jon clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and worked as a litigator at firms in Los Angeles and New York.
Jon has practiced mindfulness since 2006, studying with teachers from around the world. In 2014, he completed a seven-month silent meditation retreat. He still does two months of silent retreat per year.
“Jon is extremely good at immediately building rapport with biglaw associates, which makes the entire program more credible and valuable. 5/5.” -Associate, AmLaw 100 firm
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Azeemah Kola, J.D., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mental & Emotional Well-Being, D.E.I., Substance Use
“Azeemah was incredible. 5/5.”
-Associate, AmLaw 200 firm
Dr. Azeemah Kola is a licensed clinical psychologist with unique insight into the lawyer’s mind: before changing careers, she was a biglaw associate with a J.D. from Yale. She also has degrees from Harvard, Oxford, and the New School. Azeemah’s graduate work included special focuses on substance use and issues of minority identity.
“I loved Azeemah’s honesty and passion - it really makes it easy to pay attention. 5/5.”
-Associate, AmLaw 100 firm
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Taylor Steffan, J.D., L.C.S.W.
Mental & Emotional Well-Being, Substance Use
“Taylor was amazing. She clearly has the expertise, but more so she came across as kind. 5/5.”
-Partner, AmLaw 50 firm
Taylor Steffan is a licensed psychotherapist and attorney. Before changing careers, she was an associate at several large law firms and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Law, Fordham Graduate School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Georgetown University.
“Taylor handled the subject matter in a gentle and kind way, without judgment. I’ve been sober almost 23 years, and this was one of the better substance [use] CLEs I've attended. 5/5.”
-Associate, AmLaw 50 firm
Monica Auslander Moreno, M.S., R.D.N.
Nutrition, Physical Well-Being
Monica Auslander Moreno is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition. Before opening her own practice, she was the in-house dietitian for the Miami Marlins major-league baseball team, a clinical dietitian at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and an adjunct professor at the University of Miami.
“Monica was knowledgeable, engaging, and interactive. 5/5.”
-Associate, AmLaw 50 firm
“Monica’s enthusiasm for food is really charming. 5/5.”
-Partner, AmLaw 200 firm
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Joe Ankus, J.D.
Mental Health First Aid
Joe Ankus, J.D., is a lawyer and certified instructor in Mental Health First Aid. He has taught hundreds of legal professionals on a range of mental health topics and has served on the Florida Bar’s Special Committee for Mental Health & Wellness.
Joe graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and the University of Pennsylvania.
