Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession and in the Practice of Law

Event Description

Join us for this Mental Health & Wellness CLE presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers!

This course educates attorneys about mental health, including substance use, issues related to the practice of law. The course includes all of the following content:

(a) the reduction of risk for and detection, referral, and treatment of substance use or mental health issues and the assistance available for impaired attorneys,

(b) recognizing signs of misuse, addiction, and mental health disorders in oneself or one’s colleagues,

(c) impairment, intervention, treatment, and available lawyer assistance programs, including steps to assist and refer an affected attorney, and,

(d) stress management programming focusing on building awareness and reducing the risk of stress-related problems in the law, for individuals and organizations.

Materials will substantively address the topics of mental health, including substance use, stress, and resources for lawyers including Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.

Cost:
Communications Law Section Members: Free
Criminal Law Section Members: Free
Social Security & Disability Section Members: Free
MSBA member, not in those Sections: $15
Non-member: $50
Law Student & New Admittee: Free

CLE Credits:  1 Wellness CLE Credit has been applied for.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. To register after that time, email the Programs Manager.

Programs Manager: Siobhan Hwangshwang@mnbars.org | 612-278-6322

Payments/Cancellations: Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form. Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.

Accommodations: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

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DATE
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

VENUE
Live Webinar - Zoom