Learn about the early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress, burnout, trauma, and compassion fatigue.
Many of us were attracted to the legal profession because we care about people and want to help them. Attorneys hopefully recognize that, unlike many other professionals, their lives are already filled to the brim with anxiety and stress. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic. One of those consequences that we often hear about is burnout. And then there's a special type of burnout called secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue. The ramifications of trauma and compassion fatigue aren't discussed as frequently as those of stress and burnout thus, for many attorneys, they are topics in need of attention. Secondary or vicarious trauma can be the cumulative effect of listening to a client or witness relay stressful, often graphic, stories and experiences. When we examine it more closely, we realize it is a part of many practice areas. Those who experience compassion fatigue tend to take on the pain, suffering and burdens of the people they are helping. It is an exhaustion that is felt physically, emotionally, or mentally and can affect numerous areas of your life, often leaving you feeling numb. Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction, and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers.
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The Early Warning Signs of Impairment, With Special Emphasis on Stress, Burnout, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue
The Free Services That Lawyers Assistance Programs Provide to Lawyers, Judges, Their Family Members, and Law Students
A Close Look at What Barriers Exist That Prevent Lawyers and Judges From Seeking the Help They Need Will Be Provided
The Role That Education Plays in Breaking the Stigma and Fear Associated With Addiction and Mental Illness in the Legal Profession
How Best to Approach the Impaired Individual
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This course was last revised on February 26, 2024.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hours of continuing legal education, including hours of ethics credit for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
- AL CLE 1.0
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.0 hours credit.
- AR CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.0 including Wellness Competence 1
- Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor. This course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit, of which includes Wellness Competence for 1.00 hour.
- CT CLE 1.0
- Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
- FL CLE 1.5 including Mental Health and Wellness 1.5
- This course has been approved by The Florida Bar for a total of 1.5 hours of CLE credit. The course is approved for the following: Mental Health and Wellness for 1.50 hours.
- GA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hours.
- HI CLE 1.0
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hours.
- IA CLE 1.0 including Attorney Wellness 1
- Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares is accredited under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide up to a maximum of 1.0 hour(s) of credit, including Attorney Wellness for 1.00 hour credit(s) toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule.
- IL CLE 1.0 including Mental Health and Substance Abuse 1
- This course was approved for a total of 1.0 hours of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
The Illinois Commission on Professionalism has also approved this course for the following credit: Mental Health and Substance Abuse for 1.00 hour.
- IN CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive up to 1.0 hours of Distance Education credit.
- MN CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of credit.
- MO CLE 1.3
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- MS CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 credit hours.
- NC CLE 1.0 including Substance Abuse/Mental Health Awareness 1
- This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours, including Substance Abuse/Mental Health Awareness for 1.00 hour.
- ND CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- NH MCLE 1.0
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 60 Minutes.
- NJ CLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.3 hours of total CLE credit.
- NM CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of credit.
- NV CLE 1.0 including AAMH 1
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours, including AAMH for 1.00 hour.
- NY CLE 1.0 including Law Practice Management 1
- This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Law Practice Management for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
- OH CLE 1.0 including Professional Conduct 1
- This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hours. Please note: No more than twelve (12) hours of self-study CLE credit for any biennial reporting period may be earned by an Attorney or Judge under Regulation 409.2. To fulfill CLE requirements for self-study, web-based programs, you must complete 100% of the polling questions during the program. Your hours will be filed electronically within thirty (30) business days by Lorman Education Services provided you fulfilled 100% attendance and polling questions answered.
- OR CLE 1.0
- Approved for 1.0 CLE credits in Oregon.
- PA CLE 1.0
- This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
- RI CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- TN CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved as a distance learning format by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 hours of credit.
- TX MCLE 1.0
- This program has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours. Lorman Education Services is an accredited sponsor, approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.
This program has been approved by the Texas State Bar College for 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- UT CLE 1.0 including Professionalism and Civility 1
- This program has been approved by the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours.
- VA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 CLE credit hours.
- VT CLE 1.0 including Attorney Wellness 1
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- WA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
- WI CLE 1.0
- This program qualifies for 1.0 hour(s) of ondemand CLE through the WI Board of Bar Examiners.
- WV MCLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.3 MCLE hours.
To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.
Virginia MCLE requirements do not allow approval for programs that do not include an audio or audiovisual component.
This program was previously offered as a live webinar. Virginia MCLE requirements do not allow approval for attendance at duplicate programs.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- CA MCLE 1.0 including Wellness Competence 1
- CT CLE 1.0
- HI CLE 1.0
- MO CLE
- NJ CLE 1.3
- NM CLE 1.0
- NY CLE 1.0 including Law Practice Management 1
- OR CLE 1.0
- VT CLE 1.0
- WA CLE 1.0
- WV MCLE 1.3
- WY CLE 1.0
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Brian S. Quinn
Law Offices of Brian S. Quinn, P.C.
- Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyer Assistance Program established to help lawyers, judges, and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health disorders
- Private practitioner for over 40 years, having litigated both civil and criminal matters during his career
- Worked in the field of alcohol and drug counseling in suburban Philadelphia, allowing him to gain both practical and clinical experience with individuals suffering from alcohol, substance use, and mental health disorders
- Has written articles and made presentations on many lawyer wellness topics to law firms, Bar Associations, professional organizations, and legal education providers on a state, national, and international level
- Member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations
- Licensed attorney in Pennsylvania
- J.D. degree and a certificate in drug and alcohol counseling, Villanova University
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