As “the new
normal” continues to evolve, the legal profession —especially pro bono and legal
aid practitioners--have an increasing interest in attorney and client mental
health. Low-income people have been devastated by the pandemic. When they come
to us for help, these clients are often sharing stress, depression, and other
mental health concerns along with their legal issues. Pro bono and legal aid
practitioners are best equipped to serve indigent clients when attorneys have
tools to support their own mental health, and have knowledge of resources for
clients in
crisis.
Join us for a panel discussion
for practical tools to destigmatize mental health and increase attorney
well-being and capacity to serve clients in need.
Planned topics include:
•
Highlighting statewide well-being initiatives for legal aid attorneys and pro
bono practitioners;
• Combining boundary-setting, self-care, and work-life
balance for effective and compassionate lawyering;
• Navigating encounters
with high trauma clients;
• Connecting clients in crisis with mental health
resources.
This CLE is approved for credit
through May 19, 2025.
Featured
Panelists:
Justice Natalie Hudson | Associate Justice
| Minnesota Supreme Court
Abigail Henchek | Attorney of
Family Law | Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - St. Cloud
Julia Zwak
| Assistant Supervising Attorney - Housing Unit | Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid –
Minneapolis
Moderator:
Erin
Keyes | Former Assistant Dean of Students | University of Minnesota Law
School
CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit approved | Event
Code: 487040
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA
Members: $64.95