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Carolyn Reinach Wolf
Executive Partner - Director of Mental Health Law Practice | Abrams Fensterman LLP

The Prevalence of Substance Use Problems and Addiction Among Lawyers: Major Issues and Challenges | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Friday, June 23, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

The excruciating workload and tough court cases that lawyers navigate daily have placed them at increased risk of substance abuse and addiction. Heavy drinking habits and abuse of drugs breed adverse psychological outcomes and poor job performance which remains to be a severe and unending problem in the legal profession. However, the fear of possible reputational damage and stigma around this scenario has placed a big barrier for lawyers in seeking medical help.

In this CLE Webcast, seasoned mental health attorney Carolyn Reinach Wolf (Abrams Fensterman LLP) will take the audience to an in-depth conversation about the growing issues surrounding substance abuse and addiction among legal professionals. The speaker will also present the best strategies and practices for prevention and treatment.

Key Topics:

  • Substance Abuse Rates in the Legal Profession
  • Common Barriers to Seeking Medical Help
  • Factors that Increase the Risk for Substance Abuse
  • Overview of Relevant Laws and Regulations
  • Effective Prevention and Treatment Approaches

Agenda:

Carolyn Reinach WolfExecutive Partner – Director of Mental Health Law Practice, Abrams Fensterman LLP

  • Identifying “red flag” behaviors of those who may be suffering from mental health issues, substance abuse, dementia.
  • Present statistics on substance use and addiction among lawyers.
  • Mental Health Legal Tool Kit: Legal and clinical interventions available to support those in need.
  • Lawyer Assistance Programs available through State or County Bar Associations.

Who Should Attend:

  • Lawyers
  • Law Firm HR Managers
  • Law Firm Managing Partner
  • Law Clerks
  • Law Office Managers
  • Legal Assistants
  • Paralegals

CLE Credit:

Course Level: Basic

Advance Preparation: Print and review course

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webcast

Prerequisite: None

Course Code: 1410663

NY Category of CLE Credit: Ethics and Professionalism

Total Credit: 1.0 CLE