Impairment, Addiction and Recovery in the Legal Profession
Get the latest facts and trends surrounding substance abuse and addiction in the practice of law. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of addiction and get resources to aide in recovery. Get best practices for starting the conversation on substance abuse and clarify how the rules of ethics apply to impaired professionals. Register today!
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Review the current state of substance abuse in the legal profession.
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Clarify the interplay between impairment and your ethical obligations.
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Get practical insights and resources for helping colleagues recover.
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Learn the consequences of practicing under the influence.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Course Content
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Understanding Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
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The Four Elements of Competent Representation: Skill, Knowledge, Thoroughness and Preparation
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Assessing Impaired Attorney's Competence
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The Rights and Responsibilities of Supervising Attorneys and Peers in Addressing Suspected Substance Abuse
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Attorney Duty of Diligence: Preventing Missed Court Dates and Unanswered Client Calls
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Withdrawing Representation and Disqualification/Removal
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Attorney Discipline: Substance Abuse in Recent Case Law
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Top Roadblocks to Recovery in the Legal Practice
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Creative Approaches to Handling High Stress and Legal Workloads
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Lawyer Assistance Programs and Treatment Options
If you intend to take a course for CLE credit, please make sure your state is listed in the "Accreditation" section to the upper right of the program description. Accreditation displayed is unique to the purchased program format (live conference, live webcast, on demand, podcast). Credit totals listed for live conferences are the maximum credits available. Credits issued will be based upon actual time in attendance. Credit totals for other formats are for complete programs. Partial credit is not available for any online or downloadable format.
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