CLE: What’s New in Mental Health Law: Mental Health Issues and Legal Professionalism
Get the updates you need regarding a number of important mental health topics with this half-day seminar in Chicago or via live webcast on May 16, 2018. Practitioners with all levels of legal experience who are interested in the current regulations surrounding attorneys facing substance abuse or mental health issues (and how to assist them) will benefit from attending and learn: how to help attorneys and law students facing mental illness and/or substance abuse issues; the recent legislative changes and appellate opinions in mental health; the mission of the Lawyer’s Assistance Program to help attorneys facing substance abuse and/or mental health issues through mentoring and other tools; and how disciplinary authorities handle attorney mental health and substance abuse cases.
The program is presented by the ISBA Mental Health Law Section and qualifies for 3.50 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).