The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) was founded by clinical psychologist Edwin S. Shneidman, Ph.D., in 1968 after he and other world-renowned scholars determined the need for a national organization devoted to research, education, and practice in "suicidology," and advancing suicide prevention. The goal of the AAS is to understand and prevent suicide. The organization works to accomplish this goal by promoting research, providing public awareness and education programs, and training professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide. The Foundation's grant money is being used to educate and inform attorneys across the country on recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation in clients and colleagues. To this end, AAS will be conducting a webinar training for attorneys through the American Bar Association (inclusive of CLE credits) and an evaluation of participating attorneys afterward to gauge their ability to recognize signs and symptoms of depression in their practice and work environment.