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Lawyers at Risk: Alcoholism (Substance Abuse)

Faculty: Kenneth Hagreen
Production Date: December 11 2009

Description

 

Please Note:

  • This course is available in South Carolina for 1.00 substance abuse credit
  • This course is available in California for 1 anti- substance abuse credit.
  • This course is available in Florida for 1 anti-substance abuse credit.
  • This course is available in Louisiana for 1.05 Professionalism credits
  • This course is available in Ohio for 1.00 credits of substance abuse instruction 

With nearly 60,000 attorneys in the state of Pennsylvania alone, the potential for attorneys to suffer impairment through drugs, alcohol, depression, and stress is high. Attorney and Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., “LCL”, Kenneth Hagreen reviews the symptoms of impairment of alcohol abuse and depression, and seeks to explain why attorneys are at high risk for addiction. He further explains how to help a fellow attorney who may be suffering from such impairment through diagnosis and treatment. Hagreen provides contact information for attorneys with additional points of inquiry.

 

Please Note:

  • This course is available in South Carolina for 1.00 substance abuse credit
  • This course is California available for 1 anti- substance abuse credit.
  • This course is available in Florida for 1 anti-substance abuse credit.
  • This course is available in North Carolina to fulfil the anti-substance abuse/mental heath requirement.
  • This course is available in Ohio for 1.00 credits of substance abuse instruction

Agenda:
I.    Symptoms of Impairment
II.    Attorneys at Risk to the Addiction Pathway
III.    Attorneys suffering from Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
IV.    Diagnosing Depression in your firm  
V.    Addiction Treatment for Lawyers
 

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User Reviews

Elizabeth (Chicago, IL)

HIs personal story makes the presentation incredibly compelling and intersting.

Susan (North Barrington, IL)

Excellent!!!! One of the best courses I have seen.

Richard (Seattle, WA)

Inspiring, honest

Russell (Naperville, IL)

This may be the most useful course I have taken. As an attorney and as a friend I know people who need help. This course and the experiences of the Mr. Hagreen will be very useful to me helping these other people. I suggest a future course to teach attorneys how to deal with alcoholic clients.

michelle (chicago, IL)

I agree. He is brave with a lot of courage. It was a very good lecture.

Eric (New York, NY)

Brave chap. Very earnest.

Eric (Salt Lake City, UT)

Thank you for telling your story so that other might not suffer or suffer so long.

Lauren (Havertown, PA)

Great speaker

Wendy (Lincolnshire, IL)

I like this guy.

Allen (Las Vegas, NV)

Very intense and powerful presentation

Bridget (St. Charles, IL)

What an amazing lecture. Mr. Hagreen has certainly found his calling.

Andrew (Columbia, SC)

very informative

Sheley (Tacoma, WA)

The personal story was exceptionally impactful!

W. Scott (Santee, SC)

speaker was honest and intelligent

Crystal (Morgantown, WV)

Very compelling story!

susan (montgomery, AL)

powerful story

Martin (St. Louis, MO)

very good job talking about sensitive, personal experiences. good information for all lawyers to hear.

Nancy (Oceanside , NY)

speaker was knowledgeable and personally

Paul (Orangeburg, SC)

Well presented.

Thomas (Pasadena, CA)

Very well done.

Caitlin (San Francisco, CA)

Excellent

Bo (Charleston, SC)

great speaker

Jennifer (San Diego, CA)

great lecture!!

Gordon (San Diego, CA)

Great lecture!

Timothy (San Leandro , CA)

Mr. Hagreen's personal connection with the topic gave him an authority on the subject that was moving and effective.

Tommy (Brooklyn, NY)

I thought that Mr. Hagreen was very sincere in the subject matter. Many would benefit from this course. Thank you.

Jennifer (Poulsbo, WA)

Good, liked the personal experience of the lecture

Patrick (waxhaw, NC)

great seminar

Candace (Oceano, CA)

I appreciated the speakers candidness, compassion and honesty.

Michael (South Plainfield, NJ)

Excellent course. Thank you.

Tonie (Mill Valley, CA)

Substance abuse is difficult to make interesting every two years. This was better than I generally experience.

Susan (Harrison, NJ)

Excellent informative and direct presentation on a sensitive subject that is often ignored in professional circles.

tena (coulee dam, WA)

good refresher course on lawyers abuse and help

Mark (Las Vegas, NV)

Great Speaker who effectively uses personal experiences to convey intended message

Stanley (Harrison, ID)

Powerful accurate and personal. Excellent presentation I will refer.

Robert (Sacramento, CA)

Awesome learning experience

Scott (Palo Alto, CA)

I love this guy.

Gershon (Chicago, IL)

He is an excellent and fascinating speaker.

Steven (Vestavia, AL)

Perfect blend of behavior and science

Donald (Dana Point, CA)

Thank you for helping me come to a deeper understanding of this sensitive topic.

Robert (Freeland, WA)

This was a very well-presented and useful seminar

Julia (Encino, CA)

good course

Robert (Chicago, IL)

Powerful presentation by someone who has been through it himself.

Judy (Oakland, CA)

great personal stories

Susan (Avon, CT)

Very good speaker.

James (St. George, UT)

I don't drink but this information was very good. Addictions come in a variety of ways.

Jeremy (Los Angeles, CA)

fascinating, meaningful discussion of important topic -- made even more powerful by speaker's discussion of his own personal history

Jamey (Golden, CO)

Great information and presentation.

Roger (Fountain Valley, CA)

Very effective speaker. Personal circumstance and history were most relevant...... +++++

Tracey (San Diego, CA)

Very interesting and sensitive approach to the topic of alcoholism.

Raymond (Anaheim, CA)

instructor was warm, seemed very sincere, and probably reached most lawyers who have or feel they have a problem with substance abuse

Cher (Henderson, NV)

Outstanding seminar.

Larned (Laguna Niguel, CA)

excellent

Carmen (Bellevue, WA)

Excellent presentation by Mr. Hagreen.

Assly (Las Vegas, NV)

Exceptional. This speaker provided both personal and professional information on how to identify and help those suffering from this disease or from alcohol abuse.

Janet (huntington beach, CA)

Very good speaker. Enjoyed the personal story at the end.

Mia (Seattle, WA)

Sincere, valuable wisdom and advice for those with addiction. Thank you.

Peter (Sycamore, IL)

very moving testimonial

Gwendolyn (Brooklyn, NY)

This presenter was amazing. He had a great deal of knowledge and compassion.

Ronald (el cajon, CA)

suburb!

Roderick (Brooklyn, NY)

Obviously, Mr Hagreen's personal story was moving, heartfelt, and effective.

Gregory (Houston, TX)

a brave man, Kenneth! Keep up the good work!

Brett (Los Angeles, CA)

This program never really hits home until you meet or know someone whose an alcoholic and the havoc this disease causes and its ramification for friends and clients of the alcoholic. Mr. Hagreen's incite is frighteningly accurate and informative.

James (Lombard, IL)

outstanding

Louis (Washington, DC)

The personal message is powerful and worth hearing.

Ardra (Washington, DC)

This was one of the best CLE presentations I've seen. The speakerr's forthright candor was inspiring and greatly appreciated.

Melanie (Sandy Springs, GA)

Excellent course!

Seth (Hutchinson, KS)

Thanks, Ken. Very informative.

Dale (Shelby, NC)

Excellent speaker!

Matthew (Wilmington, NC)

Very important topic

Kimberly (Westport, CT)

The speaker's honesty about his own experiences showed how much he truly wanted to help others with the same issue.

Firas (Herndon, VA)

Fantastic class!

Daniel M. (White Plains, NY)

He was terrific!!!!!!

Harold (Weems, VA)

Kenneth Hagreen bares his soul. Excellent presentation!

Kathleen (South Bend, WA)

Kenneth Hagreen does an excellent job of discussing substance abuse. It's definitely one of the best presentations I've seen on the subject.

Ellen (Syracuse, NY)

Everyone should take this course.

Muriel (Northbrook, IL)

I liked the personal touch of the speaker's own experience.

Heather (Cherry Hill, NJ)

I liked how the instructor related his problems to the seminar.

John (Sterling, VA)

This guy was incredible

James (Chicago, IL)

Highest praise for this wonderful, courageous, exemplary human being. A terrific presentation in every way.

Dave (Tacoma, WA)

very powerful presentation.

Elizabeth (Bellevue, WA)

Very, very touching!

James (Washington, DC)

Good mix of theory & practical. Interesting & personable presentation

Harry L (Vienna, VA)

Ken Hagreen's presentation on alcohol abuse should be MANDATORY for every professional.

Matthew (Virginia Beach, VA)

Great course!

Harold Charles (Lancaster, CA)

Would have liked more connection between the written material and the speaker. Speaker was outstanding, but very personal. The written material was more mechanical but could have added to the lecture.

Jeff (Greensboro, NC)

great personal touch to his story

Shannon (New York, NY)

The speaker was excellent.

TeriMichelle (Chesapeake, VA)

Great instructor

H. Michael (Willowbrook, IL)

excellent presentation - thank you

William (Tucson, AZ)

Riveting presentation. Refreshing to hear a cle course with the speaker having such a deep personal involvement and investment.

Robert (Fayetteville, , NC)

Outstanding

andrea (millwood, NY)

Wonderful program

Chris (Indianapolis, IN)

Best course yet!

Anne (Longmont, CO)

Great speaker, his personal insights add validity to his words.

Craig (Vancouver, WA)

Ken is very courageous. Thank you!

Denine (Woodbury, NY)

Wow - what an amazing experience this gentleman shared. He should be commended.

Kevin (scottsdale, AZ)

Very informative

Ruben (Chicago, IL)

He does a very good job of explaining this and i really like his candor on all the lectures he did.

Evan (Chicago, IL)

Good talk on addiction, very little of particular use to lawyers.

Brian (Phoenix, AZ)

Really fantastic presentation on an important issue.

Sheila (McDaniels, KY)

Good insight and answers.

Heather (Chicago, IL)

Wonderful and touching personal story. Hopefully it prompts others to make the same move.

Khoi (Cicero, IL)

Very powerful presentation.

Donald (Austin, TX)

great speaker, great topic

Michael (Northbrook, IL)

The best CLE program I have ever seen. Kudos to you, Mr. Hagreen!

Linda (North Aurora, IL)

A very effective course with an extremely moving personal account of relevant experiences. Well done.

Adam (Chicago, IL)

Overall very informative. Personal examples were very moving.

Lee Ann (Salt Lake City, UT)

This was inspiring as well as educational.

Dan (Los Angeles, CA)

interesting

Alison (Park Ridge, IL)

Excellent presentation of the subject matter. Mr Hagreen's personal experience makes for a very compelling depiction of how substance abuse can destroy both family and career. Hopefully, his presentation reaches and inspires those who are struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.

Terence (Lisle, IL)

No holds bar explanation of the disease as well as its treatment

Meredith (Elgin, IL)

Great personal story.

Barry (Leawood, KS)

Well Done

tricia (benton, IL)

Thank you Ken for sharing such personal stories of your life! I will be more attentive to those around me who may be suffering. Thank you again

Kevin (Park Ridge, IL)

The presenter walked the talk. Great personal insight

Stephen (Northbrook, IL)

Great speaker for this topic. Good personal stories.

Thomas (Evanston, IL)

The best of Ken's three talks because of his personal story.

William (Morrisville, NC)

Appreciated the personal nature of the speaker's comments

Chinwe (Tucson, AZ)

Very compelling and informative.

Claudia (Katonah , NY)

Very compelling

Michael (Itasca, IL)

good topic and speaker

Kenneth (Durham, NC)

Excellent information

Burton (Los Angeles, CA)

I liked him.

Clinton (Greensboro, NC)

Very chilling. If anyone listens to this and it does not resonate, they are not listening.

Susan (Halifax, IT)

excellent speaker - very compelling story

Alexander (Dallas, TX)

Very impressive!

Loreto (Waccabuc, NY)

Very pertinent

ruth (New York, NY)

Really interesting speaker. Best course so far.

Jill (Long Beach, CA)

Excellent lecture.

Kenneth (Houston, TX)

A compelling personal story interwoven with a very useful presentation

Ted (Belleview, FL)

I was impressed that this gentleman told his story. His candor lent the entire presentation strong credibility, and anything this man says can be absolutely relied upon.

Daniel (Chicago,, IL)

a very real and human approach to the problems of and solutions to alcoholism. Thanks

Starr (san diego, CA)

I think it's great that the speaker addressed a very important, although sometimes very difficult, topic and provided useful tips and advice on how to help yourself, and also how to help others who may be in need.

William (Gloucester, MA)

Excellent discussion from an individual who can speak from personal experience. I would highly recommend this program to friends and colleagues.

Tracy (Waukegan , IL)

Gutsy and sincere

amy (new city , NY)

this was a wonderful lecture. it was very informative.

Natalie (Greenwood Village, CO)

Excellent course!

Scott (Seattle, WA)

Great speaker on a serious issue.

Jeffrey (Greenville, SC)

Great seminar!

William (Lake Park, FL)

This is the most significant seminar period. As an attorney who has been responsible for Drug Court in Florida & experienced substance abuse this will show those concerned the only true easier, softer, way out of a true hell... There are friends if you ask for help

Ernest (Chapel Hill, NC)

Good speaker, spoke with sincerity.

Lanny (Wilmington, NC)

The speaker's inclusion of his own story about addiction and how he overcame it was very inspiration!

John (New York, NY)

This was brilliant! And telling his personal story was most moving.

jennifer (brooklyn, NY)

BRAVO! This was the best presentation I heard so far. It's hice to know that the legal profession is so compassion it to their own, when we spend so much time helping other people. Mr. Hagreen's personal story was quite compelling. He seemed like a good man. Bravo to him for coming through it!

Rita (Island Park, NY)

The speaker brought his message home with his personal situation.

Kathleen (Clearwater, FL)

Great speaker!

Edward (Chevy Chase , MD)

An absolutely genuine, effective and moving presentation. Fantastic.

lawrence (Hayden, ID)

The speaker was very brave and honest - he had good information and useful ideas!

Ben (Arvada, CO)

The related personal experience really adds a lot to the presentation.

Ira L (SPRINGFIELD, VA)

Informative and very well-presented.

matt (Seattle, WA)

Speaker does a good job of appealing to concerns about interfering in a colleague's life and demonstrating the proper way to approach him or her

David (Spartanburg, SC)

Superb presentation

Colleen (Lakewood, CO)

When Mr. Hagreen discussed his personal experiences it was helpful. He was very candid and I appreciate that he has such great conviction as to give these seminars.

Emmett-John (Puyallup, WA)

Outstanding. Technology is older generation; but, still very effective style.

Gwinda (Fort Worth, TX)

As a prior public defender for a drug court for over 10 years, I found Kenneth's presentation to be informative, noteworthy and moving. I would hope that all lawyers could view his testimony about addiction. Thumbs up for him!!!

Joris (New York, NY)

Very effective and helpful presentation!

Katrina (Dallas, TX)

So informative; appreciate the honesty of the speaker.

Roberta (Washington, DC)

A very moving and powerful presentation.

Elaine (New York, NY)

I was moved by it and learned a lot. I like how he broke down myths and emphasized the need to understand alcoholism as a disease. i also appreciate the practical guidance on how to reach out to someone who may have a problem.

Ilene (Los Angeles, CA)

He was an EXCELLENT speaker. He spoke sincerely. His story was compelling.

Daniel (Smithtown, NY)

I have never viewed a cle course like this before. It was excellent. The speaker was informative and incredibly honest. It really was riveting.

Holly (Lufkin, , TX)

excellent program. i keep seeing friends as he talks...thanks...

Robert (Granite Bay, CA)

Very good course and presentation

Alejandro (Los Angeles, CA)

very good

Paula (Alhambra, CA)

He is a very good speaker. Very sincere and gets his points across effectively on a difficult topic.

John (San Fransisco, CA)

Program was helpful.

Kelly (Muscle Shoals, AL)

This was great.

Walter (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Excellent program.

Leslie (Potomac, MD)

Very valuable presentation.

Amanda (San Jose, CA)

well done, direct and encouraging to anyone concerned about alcoholism in the profession

Christina (San Diego, CA)

Personal story of speaker made this seminar very interesting.

Colette (New Rochelle, NY)

This information should be given to all attorneys

Emma (Nashville, TN)

Candid lecture from an inspiring gentleman. Thank you for offering this course, Mr. Hagreen.

Joseph (Philadelphia, PA)

Very well explained

kenneth (new york, NY)

A MUST SEE

Carisa (Alta Loma, CA)

Really appreciate his willingness to share his own story.

Neil (Naples, FL)

very good.

Tira (Austin, TX)

I found the scientific references the most helpful.

David (Studio City, CA)

good to hear that there are resources available to attorneys regarding alcohol/substance abuse -and that it can creep up on people without their awareness.

Steven (Dallas, TX)

Perhaps the best "speciality" (abuse, bias, etc.) courses I've seen

Kristina (Huntington Beach, CA)

Informative.

Richard (Somers, NY)

very informative

Dan (Encino, CA)

A very open and sobering discussion on alcoholism, its causes and effects.

Mark (Ramsey, NJ)

Nice program.

Charly (New Brunswick, NJ)

This was one of the best programs presented. The presenter was riviting in presenting his own experience. I would recommend this seminar to all attorneys, in all states. It not only gives guidance to those who may have a problem, but also to those who have colleagues who may have a problem. Excellent!

Jennifer (Kent, WA)

This was a well presented, important topic.

Joseph (Seattle, WA)

This speaker is one of the best AV CLE speakers I have experienced. I was very moved by his information.

Craig (Vancouver, WA)

Very Good!

Daniel G (Couerd-Alene, ID)

really good... I think this course should be mandatory for ALL attorneys...thank you !

John (Tacoma, WA)

awesome! should be a mandatory CLE!

Roland (Nashville, TN)

Superb!

Howard (Seattle, WA)

deeply moving, sensitive – the man has courage and wisdom

Kathleen (Tumwater, WA)

An excellent overview of ways to deal positively with others' addictions or one's own.

Colette (Craig, CO)

his forthrightness is admirable

Rebecca (Portland, OR)

Speaker's sharing of his own struggle with the matter brought it all home. Great speaker selection!

Andrew (Seattle, WA)

Excellent

Tonye (Denver, CO)

This guy is the ultimate best!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Bogdan (Federal Way, WA)

Outstanding! I highly recommend this session-- for every lawyer.

Amber (Seattle, WA)

Appreciate his transparency on these serious issues.

David (Vashon, WA)

Very well organized and presented.

Daniel (New York, NY)

a great presentation

Janet (Ballston Lake, NY)

He was a very compelling speaker

Michael (Monterey, CA)

Personal side of this presentation made it the best I've seen so far.

Stanley (The Woodlands, TX)

Outstanding presentation; very informative and enlightening.

Charles (Houston, TX)

Thank you, and excellent course.

Max (Fortuna, CA)

Informative

Hope (Roslyn, NY)

In the beginning Mr. Hagreen appeared genuine and that he truly was interested in helping others. Then, after he conveyed his story, I truly appreciated his candor and concern.

Martin (Ridgewood, NJ 07450, NJ)

Excellent presenter - very heartfelt, genuine and courageous.

Hilda (Bronx, NY)

Halgreen's compassion-and passion for his life's work-shines through. Excellent!

Marc (Oceanside, NY)

Excellent presenter.

James (Irving, TX)

This is an important but taboo topic. We all have come across fellow attorneys who we know or suspect need help

John (Wilmington, NC)

Wonderful presentation.

Robert (New York, NY)

I am representing a colleague with a sever alcohol problem and I am aware how it affects our profession. I am now ecnouraged to help him seek the help he really needs.

Deborah (Reno, NV)

This was an extraordinary presentation. Thank you for making it available and please thank Mr. Hagreen for it and for his good work.

Robert J (Reno, NV)

Great seminar

Richard (Morristown, NJ)

Unless you are made of stone, you will be deeply moved by this. Truly life education, not just continuing legal education. Everyone should listen to this one.

David (Plano, TX)

One word- fantaxtic

Michael (Matawan, NJ)

Kudos to Kenneth Hagreen. Great talk; I was moved by his personal story and wish him the best.

Kathleen (Scarsdale, NY)

I liked this subject. This is something that is in the profession, but few people talk about it. Thanks for having it.

Robert (loxahatchee, FL)

I thought it was a very insightful program and well presented.

Julia (Seattle, WA)

Great speaker; this is one of the best ethics programs I've heard. Heart-felt and genuine.

Anne (West Allenhurst, NJ)

Fantastic! good information and compelling life story.

Gerald L. (arlington, VA)

Speaker with first hand experience to impart is significant

Tracy (Hampton Cove, AL)

Very Genuine. Also, very helpful from a psychological and scientific perspective. I now feel equiped to recognize symptoms and compassionately help others.

Christel (Denver, CO)

I liked that the speaker had personal experience on the topic.

james (woodlands, TX)

Critical subject matter well presented.

Ricardo (McAllen, TX)

Very insightful.

Doris (Vernon Hills, IL)

This guy is absolutely terrific. Thank you!

Zelma (Staten Island, NY)

This was a great program.

Evangeline (Dallas, TX)

The presentation and the speaker were absolutely wonderful. Thank you ever so much for sharing your personal experiences, knoweldge and advice.

Richard (Columbus, OH)

very moving speaker.

Steven (Jacksonville, FL)

Very sincere speaker. I enjoyed this CLE, which I had to take to earn hours in substance abuse per Florida rules, as much as one could. I especially liked how he perosnalized the information at the end to his own life.

Patrick (Harrisburg, PA)

Great Job

Kelly (Kingsbury, TX)

Excellent presentation.

Ricardo (New York, NY)

The most powerful CLE I've ever taken. Thank you.

Joel (Southampton, PA)

Well presented, especially when you factor in the personal experiences of the speaker and how he connects the concepts with real life experiences

Kenneth (Lindno, UT)

As a non-drinker non-drug user, I wondered about the value of this program to me, but learned valuable ways to support and help others in the profession.

roger (Harper's Ferry, WV)

Thanks to the teacher. Pretty honest and forthcoming guy to say what he said.

Christopher (Rockville Centre, NY)

Kenneth Hagreen, Esq. is an excellent speaker and presenter. He presented the material wonderfully.

Victor (Austin, TX)

The personal story relayed by this speaker was moving. This is a valuable lesson.

michael (Brooklyn, NY)

very useful

THOMAS (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)

The convenience for a great program is unbeatable.

Vivian (Coral Gables, FL)

This was a very good seminar The speaker was very caring and convincing

Richard (New York , NY)

tough story.

Jonathan (New York, NY)

Really important to see the effects on a real person. I found this to be a really valuable program.

Thomas (New York, NY)

Real powerful. Thank you so much.

Kara (Charlotte, NC)

One of the more thought provoking, well-presented CLEs on substance abuse. The real life experience helped bring the topic into better perspective.

Amy (Washington, DC)

Appreciated the personal perspective. Thank you for sharing your story, Kenneth.

Jonathan (Vancouver, WA)

achingly honest

Karen (Livermore, CA)

Very informative. speaker was believable and genuine.

Diana (Brooklyn, NY)

Mr. Hagreen gave a very moving presentation and I recommend it highly.

John (Suffern, NY)

As a lawyer myself in recovery, I found this seminar spot-on, in terms of the succinctness in which the 12th step was modeled by Ken Hagreen and in terms of the grasp of the depth and insidiousness of the disease among fellow lawyers.

Steven (Ft. Smith, AR)

As honest and personal as it gets

Axel (Summit, NJ)

Scientific and spiritual explanations were very powerful.

Susan (Kirkland, WA)

Excellent presentation. I appreciated the fact that Mr. Hagreen gave his own personal account; it meant a lot to hear him speak of his own life and struggles.

James (Ronkonkoma, NY)

A very unusual, but apparently necessary course. Mr. Hagreen is to be commended for his brave and unselfish desertation on the problems he has overcome. I honestly believe this lecture should be mandatory, not simply because it deals with potential alcohol/ drug issues, but rather it shows an attorney who dealt with a problem as a kind gentleman.

William (Drexel Hill, PA)

Through Ken's courageous honesty, many will be saved.

danny (dallas, TX)

it made me aware of substance abuse issues

Megan (Braintree, MA)

I enjoyed the personal story and experience expressed by Ken.

Steven (Ontario, CA)

Mr. HAGREEN IS A VERY SINCERE PERSON WHO TELLS IT LIKE IT IS

Marie Eleana (New York, NY)

Excellent information. Material is very well presented and is spoken from the heart.

Frederic (Chicago, IL)

excellent overview!

Dana (Frankfort, KY)

Very high quality program.

Agostino (New York, NY)

Important course to have in our profession.

Michael (Jenkintown, PA)

This is the first time I have done an online course. It was very good and held my attention.

James (Orem, UT)

Good presenter. Enjoyed the CLE

Heidi (Florham Park, NJ)

My Mother is a substance abuse counsellor and extremely active in AA. His presentation taught me new things. This course should be mandatory for all lawyers especially managing partners. As I have heard from AAers "It is not just put a plug in the jug. It is about growing and becoming."

Neil (Wayne, PA)

Program was well structured and easy to follow. Technology worked well.

Christopher (Denver, CO)

Interesting presentation. I admired the speaker's willingness to describe his own struggles with alcoholism; this gave him additional credibility.

Kerry (Drexel Hill, PA)

Very interesting speaker - personal story was insightful and touching.

Kamala (Dallas, TX)

Ken was so honest. His presentation really moved me.

Antoinette (Philadelphia, PA)

Excellent program

Joseph (Voorhees, NJ 08043, NJ)

I thought this CLE class was excellent!

Lawrence (Bala Cynwyd, PA)

I took this course to secure one credit of CLE. I neither drink nor take drugs and therefore though it would be rather boring, but a credit is a credit. Much to my surprise, I paid careful attention to the entire presentation. It was fascinating. And the presenter's personal story was intense and courageous.

Frank (Carle Place, NY)

Best speaker

Stanley (Carle Place, NY)

This guy is your best presenter.

James (Birmingham, AL)

Excellent seminar

Diane (Fairfax, VA)

Excellent presentation. A great service to the legal community.

Dede (Tampa, FL)

This topic should be required. Knowledgeable speaker.

Patricia (Alexandria, VA)

I admire his honesty and willingness to share personal information.

Terry (Arlington, TX)

Hearing from someone who actually went through this problem/situation himself was of immense value.

Bridgett (Richmond, VA)

The presenter was wonderful. I've done substance abuse programs many times and always found them useless. His personal approach made me sit up and pay attention. Thanks,

Maryjane (Mcallen, TX)

Excellent.

Paul (Elmira, NY)

Very impressed with the speaker

Stephen (Fairfax, VA)

I was impressed that the speaker could be so open about an extremely difficult part of his life.

Ronald (Downers Grove, IL)

This was a fantastic presentation.

Katherine (Arlington, VA)

Ken Hagreen is so gutsy, kind, and helpful. Bravo to him, his program, and this talk.

Paula (Fullerton, CA)

I was surprised how good this topic was and I learned a lot about alcoholism. Very informative

Roger (San Diego, CA)

I enjoyed this speaker, very well done.

Anita (New York, NY)

The speaker's personal story was very illustrative. Thank you for sharing.

Gail (St Augustine, FL)

I have now listened to Mr. Hagreen's 3 lectures currently available through Lawline.com. Please find other topics upon which he may speak in the future. He is a talented, sincere, and knowledgeable speaker on important topics about which our society has a great deal to learn.

Victoria (Orlando, FL)

As usual - excellent course.

Mark (Pasadena, CA)

Very moving presentation!

Bernard (La Jolla, CA)

For anyone facing (or knowing someone facing)a substance abuse problem this would be a very worthwhile program.

Sadie (Los Angeles, CA)

nice to know there is help and not to be afraid

mary (Pleasant Hill, CA)

Very helpful and well presented

Andrew (San Jose, CA)

very good and helpful

Barbara (Fairfax, VA)

More CLEs like this needed! Great CLE.

Brenda (Los Angeles, CA)

Excellent presentation.

ROSALIND (Altadena, CA)

He is really great. Very knowledgable and disarming.

Deborah (Encino, CA)

very brave testimonial

Pamela (Santa Monica, CA)

Bravo...my late father was a recovering alcoholic, loveable, and a member of AA. It is a wonderful program.

Raymond (Anaheim, CA)

A good review of substance abuse & attorney responsibility

Angel (San Mateo, CA)

Great seminar. Keep up the good work.

William (Chino Hills, CA)

Compelling personal story.

Tara (Palo Alto, CA)

Excellent! I thought it would be boring, but was fascinating. I learned a lot.

Terri (Berkeley, CA)

Wonderful for sharing his experiences.

Jim (spartanburge, SC)

There is nothing fancy about this presentation, but if you have "been there" with drugs or alchohol you know this guy speaks the truth.

donna (austin, TX)

Very good, speaker excellent.

Ben (Charlotte, NC)

The speaker was brutally honest about his past failings and how he overcame them which was starkly impressive.

Lynn (Denver, CO)

Excellent, compassionate presentation. I wish the information was more readily accessible to everyone when entering the profession.

KaTrina (Bronx, NY)

Great course. I really like that the speaker discussed his personal experience.

Peter (Trenton, NJ)

Excellent! Ken's sincerity shows and that makes a difference.

Dan (Roseville, CA)

Compelling and personal

Kimberly (Bellaire, TX)

Very informative

Filmore (Seattle, WA)

Very well done.

Marc (Houston, TX)

A necessary topic for the profession. There are many lawyers in need of examining this problem, and the speaker offer practical ideas and related his own experience and, thankfully, recovery.

David (Georgetown, CO)

Excellent program for anyone.

Mark (Farmington, NM)

Very informative, and a wealth of resources.

David (Hoboken, NJ)

very honest and open speaker

John (Dallas, TX)

great course!

Nathan (Houston, TX)

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

Kathryn (Kerrville, TX)

Excellent presentation told from professional and personal viewpoints. Great speaker and topic helps other attorneys understand, act, and cope with this complex illness.

Barbara (Guilderland, NY)

Alcohol and substance abuse are a good topic for CLE. Very important to discuss.

Stewart (Littleton, CO)

Very worthwhile

Jeffrey (Hinsdale, IL)

Positive awareness and relevant, unfortunately, to our profession.

Ruchi (New York, NY)

Great presentation. The personal story made it that much more interesting and relevant.

Brian (New York, NY)

A fascinating, well presented and honest lecture. A presentation every should watch, and will want to watch.

William (Lake Forest, IL)

Powerful because of the speaker's personal experiences.

Matt (Johnstown, PA)

Great talk and information

Sarah (White Plains, NY)

real-talk on very serious subject

Player (Glen Allen, VA)

Very brave of him to share such a personal story.

Jacques (Studio City, CA)

great.

Cassandra (San Diego, CA)

This was a very,very good presentation. It came from the heart and can be helpful for those that may be struggling.

Gregory (Honolulu, HI)

An excellent primer on the disease of alcoholism and its treatment.

Beverly (Fairfax, VA)

A wonderful presentation!

Rhonda G. (Washington, DC)

Thank you for this excellent program on a very important issue.

Keith (New York, NY)

Eye-opening, helpful and informative.

Sara (Chantilly, VA)

Brave presentation. Also very interesting. I have never before heard the sciences behind addiction. Thanks.

Jeffrey (Waynesboro, VA)

Remarkable- best CLE presentation I've seen, ever

Megan (Virginia Beach, VA)

Thank you to Ken for bravely sharing your deeply personal story as part of the presentation. It was very touching.

Kevin (Hendersonville, TN)

Very compelling -- especially the personal testimony of the presenter.

Karen (Virginia Beach, VA)

I appreciated Kenneth Hagreen's personal story about his own experiences, which brought greater depth to the topic.

Michael (Reston, VA)

Outstanding. Very compassionate presentation.

Christian (Alexandria, VA)

Informative and moving. Highly recommended.

diane (New York, NY)

very good seminar

Tracy Ann (Boca Raton, FL)

the info. was very interesting thank you

Robert (New York, NY)

Mr. Hagreen is a very forthcoming and honest speaker. Great job!

Jenniffer (Leesburg, VA)

This speaker is truly one of the best. He really keeps your attention and provides get information.

William (Dallas, TX)

Very compelling.

Dennis (Arlington Heights, IL)

Very important to not only know what you see, but to know there are things you can do about it.

Karl (Sodus, NY)

Good overview of the subject.

Bonnie (Los Angeles, CA)

A brave, compelling discussion.

Adlai (New York, NY)

Excellent speaker. Candid and eloquent. He clearly has his addiction and recovery credentials.

Stacy (Elmwood Park, NJ)

This topic is very important. Happy it was part of the educational package.

Jessica (Arlington, VA)

Good presentation with real-world relevance

Melvin (Jackson, MS)

I found his personal tales interesting and appreciate his advice.

Jane (Grapevine, TX)

Mr. Hagreen’s disclosure of his personal story gave his presentation great credibility and significance. It was an excellent presentation.

kimberly (Dallas, TX)

Excellant presentation and program

Francine (Hoboken, NJ)

Inspiring

robert (new york, NY)

A superb presentation from a talented attorney with much experience in this area of ethics.

Charles (Dallas, TX)

very informative and helpful.

Wilfrid (HOUSTON, TX)

Very Good

Donald (Bradenton, FL)

Very compelling

Mace (el paso, TX)

Powerful speaker. Impactful.

Steven (Nashville, TN)

Very candid and insightful.

Janet (Rockford, IL)

very effective

Laura (Western Springs, IL)

Relating personal experience makes all the difference when discussing a topic such as alcoholism.

Frederic (Herndon, VA)

Excellent content, very well presented.

Joseph (St. Thomas, AL)

An excellent presentation of an important topic.

Joshua (Dayton, OH)

Well done. Enjoyed the personal story.

Joy (Fort Worth, TX)

excellent presentation.

Dennis (Dallas, TX)

Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story.

James (Berwyn, IL)

simple and powerful!

Jacqueline (Grayslake, IL)

The lecturer was inspiring!

Linda (Los Angeles, CA)

Excellent lecture.

John (San Rafael, CA)

As a lawyer in recovery for 25 years, I'll testify that Ken's words -- in fact and tone -- were right on the money. Good for him for telling his "story," something that could mean a lot to a listener who is suffering.

Mark (Barcelona, NJ)

Very good.

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