Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and a Lawyers' Ethical and Professional Duty To The Profession

Registration Fee

$16.00

Description

This course focuses on Attorney substance abuse and mental health impairment and how it relates to the Rules of Professional Conduct. Attendees will learn the ethical and managerial duties required to protect clients, supervise impaired lawyers, and maintain firm integrity under the Rules of Professional Conduct. This course will provide an in-depth discussion about Attorney substance abuse and why it is a Professional responsibility and not a private health issue. The course will discuss the ethical duties of the lawyer, supervisor, law colleagues, and law firm in regards to substance abuse or mental health issues of an attorney. They will learn what the Rules of Professional Conduct say about attorney substance abuse and mental health issues. The course will explore the complex issues of dealing with an attorney with substance abuse and/or mental health issues within a law practice. Potential solutions are discussed during the program. It will examine some ways to identify if an attorney is having substance or mental health issues. This course will provide a base of skills, knowledge, and perspective regarding the substance abuse/mental health challenges of an attorney. The course will also discuss ways to help the attorney including Lawyer Assistance Programs.

Preview

Total Hours
1.0
Ethics/Professionalism - Mental Health Hours
1.0