The last few years have disrupted lawyers’ professional and
personal lives. Attorneys may feel like their lives seem out of control, yet
they are not alone in feeling the effects of a pandemic, economic downturn, or
political divisiveness. Clients are affected too. Attorneys must manage their
own emotions while simultaneously being sensitive and responsive to their
clients. This program will identify normal feelings, reactions, and behaviors,
and recognize when they are cause for concern. For some clients, reactions may
rise to the level of impairment. Impairment comes in many forms, including
substance use, addiction, or other mental impairments. It is not a lawyer’s job
to diagnose, yet a lawyer must act accordingly. What is the lawyer’s role,
responsibility, and opportunity when working with a potentially impaired client?
What if the issue is not with a client but with a colleague? The answers are
seldom simple and never easy.
This program will provide an ethical
framework as well as practical guidance and resources for lawyers facing these
questions.
This CLE is approved for credit through November 14,
2025.
Presenter:
Chase L. Andersen, Esq. |
Case Manager | Lawyers Concerned for
Lawyers
CLE Credits:
1.0 Ethics CLE Credit approved |
Event Code: 495046
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA
Members: $64.95