Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner, Abrams Fensterman LLP, to Speak at The Knowledge Group's Substance Use Problems and Addiction Among Lawyers
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner - Director of Mental Health Law Practice will speak at its webcast entitled, “The Prevalence of Substance Use Problems and Addiction Among Lawyers: Major Issues and Challenges.” This event is scheduled for June 23, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET).
- (1888PressRelease) June 21, 2023 - The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner - Director of Mental Health Law Practice will speak at its webcast entitled, “The Prevalence of Substance Use Problems and Addiction Among Lawyers: Major Issues and Challenges.” This event is scheduled for June 23, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET).
For further details, please visit:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/the-prevalence-of-substance-cle-2023/
About Carolyn Reinach Wolf
Carolyn Reinach Wolf is an Executive Partner in the law firm of Abrams, Fensterman, LLP in Lake Success, New York and Director of the Firm’s Mental Health Law practice. She is the only attorney in the country with a family-focused practice dedicated to serving individuals and families struggling with serious mental illness and/or alcohol/drug addiction. Supported by a team of expert clinicians and her departmental attorneys, she specializes in guiding families through the complex landscape of legal issues that impact loved ones with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. She also represents institutions, such as major hospital systems, mental health, healthcare and addiction professionals, and higher educational institutions. Ms. Wolf is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and was profiled by The New York Times in a 2013 story entitled, “A Guide in the Darkness,” which ran on the front page of the Sunday Edition Metro section.
About Abrams Fensterman LLP
The legal team at Abrams Fensterman is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115-plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
The firm initially built its reputation for excellence through its representation of health care providers in all aspects of health care law. The firm is composed of partners who have been recognized for their work in the field of regulatory law, transactional health care representation, white collar criminal defense and mental health law. Abrams Fensterman is the only firm in New York with a family-focused mental healthcare practice. The firm boasts experienced attorneys in a multitude of other practice areas. Capitalizing on these strengths, Abrams Fensterman has grown to become a well-recognized, full-service law firm.
Event Summary
The excruciating workload and tough court cases that lawyers navigate daily have placed them at increased risk of substance abuse and addiction. Heavy drinking habits and abuse of drugs breed adverse psychological outcomes and poor job performance which remains to be a severe and unending problem in the legal profession. However, the fear of possible reputational damage and stigma around this scenario has placed a big barrier for lawyers in seeking medical help.
In this CLE Webcast, seasoned mental health attorney Carolyn Reinach Wolf (Abrams Fensterman LLP) will take the audience to an in-depth conversation about the growing issues surrounding substance abuse and addiction among legal professionals. The speaker will also present the best strategies and practices for prevention and treatment.
Key issues that will be covered in this course are:
• Substance Abuse Rates in the Legal Profession
• Common Barriers to Seeking Medical Help
• Factors that Increase the Risk for Substance Abuse
• Overview of Relevant Laws and Regulations
• Effective Prevention and Treatment Approaches
About The Knowledge Group
Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has been at the forefront of providing quality continuing education programs for lawyers, accountants, financial executives, risk and compliance specialists, human resources professionals, technology officers, and business consultants in a wide range of industries.
The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education by bringing forth relevant content you can’t get anywhere else.
Contact:
Therese Lumbao
Director, Member Services
The Knowledge Group, LLC
infotheknowledgegroup.org
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