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Lawyers and Substance Abuse: You are Not Alone

How to Know There is a Problem for You or a Colleague; Getting Help; More Appropriate and Constructive Ways to Alleviate Stress

$197.00

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About the Course

Introduction

This CLE webinar will guide counsel on the challenges in the legal profession related to substance use and addiction. The presenter will discuss how to identify attorneys who are struggling and offer resources for assistance.

Description

In this program, Gary Reing, former Chair of the Lawyers Assistance Committee of the NYS Bar Association and NYC Bar Association, talks about his own addiction struggles and path to recovery, including his reinstatement to the practice of law. Additionally, he will address issues of substance use and addiction within the legal profession and discuss ways to identify attorneys in trouble and explore resources where attorneys can get help.

Specialty credit information:

  • This webinar qualifies for a personal development and mental health credit in Washington.

Credit Information

  • This 60-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.0 CLE credits.


  • Live Online


    On Demand

Date + Time

  • event

    Friday, July 9, 2021

  • schedule

    1:00 PM E.T.

I. Introduction

II. Lawyers and wellness

III. The path to addiction

IV. Treatment in Minnesota

V. Facing legal, family, and career consequences

VI. The road back

VII. Return to the profession

VIII. The accidental chairman

IV. Facing adversity in sobriety

V. Conclusion

The panel will review these and other important issues:

  • Analyze the disease and recovery from addiction
  • Identify the impact of substance abuse upon oneself and others
  • Discuss disease treatment and living a sober life
  • Explore the return to the legal profession
  • Identify available resources