The Impaired Lawyer: Substance Abuse Detection, Intervention, Recovery, and Continuing Client Representation
National Business Institute
Course description
The Impaired Lawyer: Substance Abuse Detection, Intervention, Recovery, and Continuing Client Representation
Do you know how to recognize substance abuse in a colleague or supervising attorney? Do you have a clear view of what to do in such a situation? This practical legal program provides a practical analysis of attorney substance abuse and its implications to the clients, the court, and other affected parties. Get realistic methods of prevention and response and come away with a list of useful resources - register today!
- Explore what "functional alcoholism" is and how to deal with it in the workplace.
- Learn how to report suspected substance abuse.
- Get realistic approaches to accommodating treatment.
- Take all necessary steps to ensure seamless continued client representation.
Training content
- Substance Abuse: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
- Identifying Symptoms of Abuse - Early Warning Signs
- When the Ability to Represent Clients Is Compromised
- Reporting Suspected Substance Abuse by a Colleague
- Actively Assessing Treatment Needs
- Recognizing and Handling Functional Alcoholism
- Ensuring Continued Client Representation
- Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAP)
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National Business Institute
At NBI, we believe that enhancing professional knowledge through continuing education empowers our customers to better serve their community. With over 35 years of experience, we understand the needs of legal professionals seeking continuing education and we are dedicated to...
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