How to Deal with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Issues: A Practical Guide for Legal Professionals
The prevailing number of legal professionals resorting to alcoholism and other substance use is a growing concern in the legal industry. The overwhelming amount of stress, client demands, and toxic working environment has become detrimental to the full and effective practice of their profession, more so, their mental health.
As this upward trend becomes alarming, preferential attention must be given to the well-being of legal practitioners. It is imperative to be proactive in addressing red flags and utilize risk mitigation strategies to foster a conducive working environment in the legal industry.
In this Webcast, Attorney Susan B. Ramsey (McLaughlin & Stern LLP) will provide an insightful discussion of the mental health and substance use issues among legal professionals. She will also share practical strategies to support the well-being of lawyers.
LSO: This program contains 1 hour of Professionalism Content.
2 activities • 1 videos • duration: 55m
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Susan B. Ramsey, Partner at Mclaughlin & Stern LLP
Ms. Ramsey’s professional experience began as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital. While pursuing her Bachelors’ Degree, she was a Counselor with the New Haven Rape Crisis Program. During her time working as a registered nurse, Ms. Ramsey attended law school. Ms. Ramsey graduated from City University of New Law School at Queens College. Ms. Ramsey is currently a member of the State Attorneys Addiction Recovery Task Group Palm Beach County, Pro Bono Counsel to the Florida Association of Recovery Residences. She is privileged to represent survivors of sexual assault, poor substance abuse treatment and other catastrophic injuries.
Very well valuable information on mental illness within the context of stressful obligations in a legal practice and how to avoid mistakes in working with others including clients.
