Managing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues for Lawyers: Key Considerations

Live Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (ET)
Recording Available: Friday, May 29, 2020

Overview:

Hounded by stress and pressure, lawyers have long struggled with mental health and substance use disorders more than any other professional. A 2016 study reveals that a significant number of lawyers are positive for drug use, problematic drinking, and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and panic disorder.

This significant problem calls for law firms to implement policies that will encourage their lawyers to seek assistance through treatment programs. It is also crucial that the management understands the significance of early intervention to ensure maximum positive results.

Listen as a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group presents an in-depth discussion of the prevalence of substance use and mental health issues among lawyers. Speakers will offer helpful tips and strategies that law firms can implement in developing policies that will better promote lawyers’ wellness.

Key topics include:

Substance Use and Mental Health Issues - Statistics
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders as Professionalism/Ethics Issues
Addressing Treatment Challenges
Lawyer Wellness - Best Practices and Strategies for Law Firms
Outlook

Agenda:

Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner
Abrams Fensterman

Pamela Polacek, Member
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Who Should Attend:

Lawyers
Paralegals
Law Office Managers

Carolyn Reinach Wolf Executive Partner Abrams Fensterman

Carolyn Reinach Wolf is an Executive Partner in the law firm of Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & …

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Pamela Polacek Member McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Course Level:
Intermediate

Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials

Method Of Presentation:
Live Webcast

Prerequisite:
NONE

Course Code:
148710

NY Category of CLE Credit:
Ethics and Professionalism

Total Credits:
2.0 CLE

Add to Calendar 05/28/2020 3:00 pm 05/28/2020 5:00 pm America/New_York The Knowledge Group Webinar: Managing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues for Lawyers: Key Considerations If you haven’t registered for this event please click here:https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/cart/?add-to-cart=158170\r\n Hounded by stress and pressure, lawyers have long struggled with mental health and substance use disorders more than any other professional. A 2016 study reveals that a significant number of lawyers are positive for drug use, problematic drinking, and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. \n \nThis significant problem calls for law firms to implement policies that will encourage their lawyers to seek assistance through treatment programs. It is also crucial that the management understands the significance of early intervention to ensure maximum positive results. \n \nListen as a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group presents an in-depth discussion of the prevalence of substance use and mental health issues among lawyers. Speakers will offer helpful tips and strategies that law firms can implement in developing policies that will better promote lawyers’ wellness. \n \nKey topics include: \n \n \n Substance Use and Mental Health Issues - Statistics \n Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders as Professionalism/Ethics Issues \n Addressing Treatment Challenges \n Lawyer Wellness - Best Practices and Strategies for Law Firms \n Outlook \n https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/mental-health-and-substance-use-issues-2020/

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About Abrams Fensterman

The legal team at Abrams Fensterman is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 90-plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

The firm initially built its reputation for excellence through its representation of health care providers in all aspects of health care law. The firm is composed of partners who have been recognized for their work in the field of regulatory law, transactional health care representation, white collar criminal defense and mental health law. Abrams Fensterman is the only firm in New York with a family-focused mental healthcare practice. The firm boasts experienced attorneys in a multitude of other practice areas. Capitalizing on these strengths, Abrams Fensterman has grown to become a well-recognized, full-service law firm.

Website: https://www.abramslaw.com/