Contact

Staff

• Ashley Hart, JD, LSW, Certified Grief Educator | Executive Director

  ashley.hart@courts.in.gov

  Ashley is an attorney and social worker licensed in Indiana. She is the Executive Director of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP). Prior assuming this role, Ashley served as the Deputy Director, and she was a past JLAP volunteer and committee member. Ashley was a former staff attorney in the pro se office for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and proudly served both federal district and magistrate judicial officers for five years. Ashley is passionate about working with individuals and groups navigating grief and loss and the unique grief of suicide loss survivors. Ashley is trained as a Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). She is also a Certified Grief Educator after completing world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler’s, certificate program in June 2025. A Certified Grief Educator is committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged and rocky terrain of grief. Ashley serves the legal community with her faithful JLAP certified therapy dog, a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois, the Honorable K9 Judge. When she is not lawyering or social working, she is singing, as she has spent more than 40 years in the music industry as a professional musician, songwriter, and performer. You can always count on her to leave you with a song!

• Eric Wood, MA, LCAC | Clinical Case Manager

  eric.wood@courts.in.gov

  Eric joined the JLAP team in January 2017. He holds degrees from Ball State University and Wheaton College, and is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in the State of Indiana. His 28-year career in the field of mental health and addictions has included stints with Center for Mental Health (now Aspire Indiana), Charter Indianapolis Behavioral Health System, Gallahue Mental Health Services, and Fairbanks. He served as a Clinical Director for Pro-Active Resources and Counseling Coordinator for The Kolbe Center, a clinic specializing in the treatment of opioid dependence. He served on the Executive Board of the Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force and was a member of the Hendricks County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Hendricks County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Eric remains passionate about women’s issues in recovery, as well as advocacy for competent Medication-Assisted Treatment programs. He recently completed intervention training with the renowned Debra and Jeff Jay, authors of the seminal “Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention.” When not in the office, Eric has his hands full with a beautiful blended family, four enigmatic pets and an all-original rock band called Whoa!Tiger.

• J. Frank Kimbrough, JD | Northern Indiana Liaison

  frank.kimbrough@courts.in.gov

  Frank was one of the original 15 members appointed to the JLAP Committee in 1997. Prior to that time he was active in lawyers assistance through the state bar and instrumental in the creation of JLAP. Frank was born in Muncie, Indiana and graduated from DePauw University and the Indiana University School of Law. He practiced law in Fort Wayne, Indiana and his current professional focus is in the areas of alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, and mediation. Frank also has an extensive background as a trial lawyer including the representation of professionals such as doctors and lawyers in licensure issues. In 2009, after years of serving as a volunteer Frank formally joined the staff as our part-time liaison to Northern Indiana.

• Jill Fuqua, BA | Case Manager

  jill.fuqua@courts.in.gov

  Jill joined the JLAP team in February 2017 and has spent 19 years working in the mental health and addiction field. She is a person in long-term recovery and understands firsthand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Jill brings both professional experience and compassion to her work, drawing on her background at the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana, where she focused on education, advocacy, and recovery support. She completed “Love First” intervention training with Debra and Jeff Jay in 2025 and holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Indiana University and a paralegal certificate from Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. She is passionate about wellbeing and supporting the legal community.

• Rebecca St. John, JD | Clinical Case Manager

  rebecca.stjohn@courts.in.gov

  Beckie is an attorney and well-being professional with a background in public service and a focus on supporting sustainable legal careers. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from Indiana University.

  Her prior legal experience includes roles with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the Indiana Department of Child Services, and the Indiana Office of the Attorney General, as well as family law practice and service as a guardian ad litem. As a Clinical Case Manager with the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP), Beckie supports legal professionals experiencing stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, substance use concerns, and other well-being challenges.

  Beckie is deeply passionate about supporting individuals navigating grief and loss. In January 2026, she studied with grief and loss expert David Kessler and earned her Grief Educator certification. She is also a published author in Indiana Lawyer, where her work explores the psychological demands and performance pressures faced by high-achieving attorneys.

• Nicole Burts, JD | Clinical Case Manager

  nicole.burts@courts.in.gov

  Nicole is a graduate of DePauw University and Indiana University McKinney School of Law. While at IU McKinney, Nicole received a graduate certificate in Civil and Human Rights Law and a certificate in Public Policy Mediation. Prior to joining JLAP, Nicole served as the Associate Director of Student Recruitment at Indiana University McKinney School of Law. Before that role, Nicole served as the Pre-law Advisor and Part-time faculty at DePauw University. Nicole is passionate about mental health and wellness and illuminating a path to wellbeing for the next generation of lawyers

• Jean Donlan, MS | Office Administrator

  jean.donlan@courts.in.gov

  Jean joined the JLAP team in Spring 2025. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University Indianapolis, and her professional experience includes office administration, institutional advancement, and insurance claims management.  A lifelong Eastsider, Jean is committed to her community through service with her church, the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, and Unconditional Indy. Outside of work, Jean enjoys time with her husband, adult children, her exceptional grandson Sawyer, and her Frenchies. She loves being outdoors, exercising, thrifting, solving puzzles, and spending time in the sauna.

• Dana Soeurt, LCSW | Clinical Case Manager

  dana.soeurt@courts.in.gov

  Dana is a graduate from the IU School of Social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana. Before coming to JLAP, Dana spent her career working in both inpatient residential and outpatient treatment settings focusing on working with those with substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Dana worked as a therapist for Fairbanks Hospital, Volunteers of America’s Fresh Start program for women with children, and the Damien Center, focusing on providing care to the LGBTQ+ community. Directly before coming to JLAP Dana served as the Program Manager and developer of new intensive outpatient services with the Damien Center. Dana has additional experience in the treatment of PTSD and trauma having been certified in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy as an advanced trauma treatment intervention. Outside of work, Dana enjoys baking, distance running, and spending time with her family and dogs.

• Jason Murrey | Deputy Director

  jason.murrey@courts.in.gov

  Jason is a husband, father and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.  Jason started with JLAP in 2025 and believes answering the call to serve others is noble and rewarding; however, it also takes sacrifice and that will certainly pull us down from time to time; however, JLAP is here to give you a hand and bring you back up.  Jason comes with many years of championing mental health supports throughout our state and breaking down stigma; especially in the front-line professions.  When Jason isn’t  supporting the JLAP mission, you can find him spending time with his family (hopefully outdoors), annoying his wife, and probably teaching valuable life lessons to the littles via Mario Kart. If you or you're aware of a legal professional that could use a hand-up, please share/suggest/notify our confidential program - JLAP