Strategies for Combating Stress and Substance Abuse for Legal Professionals

Stress and substance abuse have become hallmarks of the legal profession, leading to much professional dysfunction and personal suffering by lawyers. The effect on all aspects of the legal profession and on society has been studied at length and is alarming in its scope. This course, taught by Robert Lefevre, instructs attorneys on how to recognize signs they are suffering from stress or substance abuse and provides techniques and resources to assist them in addressing these issues.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the impact of stress and substance abuse on the legal profession

2. Recognize the signs of stress or substance abuse in attorneys, and available resources to turn to

3. Gain useful strategies to combat stress and substance abuse