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 Wolf, Executive 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.