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In re Woolbright8/19/2004
tered her plea before the Circuit Court of Lee County and openly acknowledged her addiction to alcohol. She has sought and received treatment for this addiction. She promptly paid all fines and costs levied by this Court, the Bar and the circuit court. She satisfied the terms of her probation almost two years early. Woolbright has not directed blame to anyone other than herself or sought to diminish the severity of her transgression. Her responsible conduct is an important reason that this Court grants her petition.
10. Third, the analysis regarding the requisite moral character component is separated into several sub-categories.
Rehabilitation
11. Woolbright submits that she has completed an alcohol rehabilitation program and aftercare program as approved and operated through the MDOC and that she continues to attend the A.A. meetings associated therewith after her discharge from probation. She has completed an alcohol rehabilitation program for persons convicted of D.U.I.-2nd and "Subsequent Offenders" Program as approved by the Department of Mental Health. She continues to attend the after care program at the Robinson Abbot Center and is active in A.A.
Civic, Church and Charitable Involvement
12. Her community involvement includes the following activities:
1. Active member of the Greater Columbus Lions Club and participates in its service projects, including sight screening and providing glasses to needy persons.
2. She served as a volunteer at the Lee Park Construction and Renovation Project.
3. She solicits, collects and delivers clothing and toys for SafeHaven, Columbus, Mississippi, a shelter for abused and battered women and their children.
4. She solicits, collects and delivers magazines and other periodicals for Aurora Australis Nursing Home, Columbus, Mississippi, and Cherubs Personal Home Health Care Center.
5. She helped sponsor a reception for members of the staff for the Boys and Girls Club of Columbus, Mississippi and individuals and counselors of the alcohol and drug program operated through the Lowndes County Office of the Department of Corrections. The keynote speaker for that reception was Oliver McCall, a former heavy weight boxing champion whose topic was personal experience with drug and alcohol and its effects on his professional career and personal life.
*3 6. She has participated in alcohol and drug abuse presentations at the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Center with former heavy weight boxing champion, Oliver McCall, which was held in September, 2000.
7. She is a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Steens, Mississippi but regularly attends New Covenant Baptist Church also in Steens, Mississippi.
8. Continues to attend and participates in AA meetings and renders help to others similarly situated.
9. She annually serves as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army's Christmas Project.
10. She has served as a participant at the Samaritan's Purse where she prepares Christmas gift boxes for delivery to children around the world.
11. She served as a volunteer at the Lowndes County Humane Society.
Employment Since Disbarment
13. Woolbright has not been gainfully employed since her disbarment. The bulk of her time has been devoted to caring for her ill mother who died in November, 2002.
Mental and Emotional Status
14. The Bar submits that Woolbright appears to be mentally and emotionally stable. It also cites the fact that she actively attends and participates in alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs such as A.A.
Future Plans
15. Woolbright seeks to resume the practice of law in Columbus, Mississippi. Her practice included criminal, domestic and civil issues.
Financial Situation
16. Woolbright has paid all taxes due to the state and federal governmen
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