Substance Abuse Ethics: What All Attorneys Must Know (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 407873EAU

Description

Substance and alcohol abuse can have costly consequences know your ethical responsibilities to protect your practice.Substance and alcohol abuse can have costly consequences know your ethical responsibilities to protect your practice. It has been a truism for decades, if not centuries, that lawyers have problems with the bottle, it is a common clich233 in movies and novels. Many lawyers have difficulty dealing with the stress of the profession but do not know how to identify what the problem is or what can be done. Attorneys are also often reluctant to ask for help. Often they ignore the problem until it’s too late, they are facing a job loss, discipline, or even criminal charges. This topic will address the modern definitions of substance abuse and mental illness and then discuss some of the underlying reasons that lawyers suffer disproportionally high rates of these diseases, review some examples of attorney misconduct caused by substance abuse andor mental illness, and will suggest some ways to protect yourself and your practice from the consequences of substance abuse and mental illness.

Date: 2020-09-17 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Definitions of Terms
• Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Mental Health Issues

Current Statistics on Lawyers and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
• Possible Explanations for These Numbers
• Discussion of Krill Study
• General Understanding of Causes
• Differences Among Attorneys Re: Gender, Age, Area of Practice, Length of Practice, Income

How These Disorders Impact Lawyers’ Practice
• Ethical Violations and Discipline
• Criminal Consequences
• Loss of Reputation and Opportunities

Treatment and Disciplinary Alternatives
• Diversion Programs
• Lawyers Assistance Programs
• New Trends in Treatment

Strategies for Getting Help for Yourself and/or Your Colleagues
• Asking for Help – and Issues to Be Aware of – What to Do If You Think Your Colleague Is Impaired
• Suggestions for Ways to Protect Your Firm and Clients From Impaired Colleagues

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Meredith S. Heller-Law Office of Meredith S. Heller PLLC

Substance Abuse Ethics: What All Attorneys Must Know (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 405287EAU

Description

Substance and alcohol abuse can have costly consequences know your ethical responsibilities to protect your practice.It has been a truism for decades, if not centuries, that lawyers have problems with the bottle, it is a common clich233 in movies and novels. Many lawyers have difficulty dealing with the stress of the profession but do not know how to identify what the problem is or what can be done. Attorneys are also often reluctant to ask for help. Often they ignore the problem until it’s too late, they are facing a job loss, discipline, or even criminal charges. This topic will address the modern definitions of substance abuse and mental illness and then discuss some of the underlying reasons that lawyers suffer disproportionally high rates of these diseases, review some examples of attorney misconduct caused by substance abuse andor mental illness, and will suggest some ways to protect yourself and your practice from the consequences of substance abuse and mental illness.

Date: 2019-04-10 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Definitions of Terms
• Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Mental Health Issues

Current Statistics on Lawyers and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
• Possible Explanations for These Numbers
• Discussion of Krill Study
• General Understanding of Causes
• Differences Among Attorneys Re: Gender, Age, Area of Practice, Length of Practice, Income

How These Disorders Impact Lawyers’ Practice
• Ethical Violations and Discipline
• Criminal Consequences
• Loss of Reputation and Opportunities

Treatment and Disciplinary Alternatives
• Diversion Programs
• Lawyers Assistance Programs
• New Trends in Treatment

Strategies for Getting Help for Yourself and/or Your Colleagues
• Asking for Help • and Issues to Be Aware of – What to Do If You Think Your Colleague Is Impaired
• Suggestions for Ways to Protect Your Firm and Clients From Impaired Colleagues

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Meredith S. Heller-Law Office of Meredith S. Heller PLLC