Susan Ramsey, Partner, McLaughlin & Stern to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s How to Deal with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Issues
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Susan B. Ramsey, Partner, McLaughlin & Stern LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “How to Deal with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Issues: A Practical Guide for Legal Professionals.” This event is scheduled for July 28, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ET).
- (1888PressRelease) July 19, 2022 - The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Susan B. Ramsey, Partner, McLaughlin & Stern LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “How to Deal with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Issues: A Practical Guide for Legal Professionals.” This event is scheduled for July 28, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ET).
For further details, please visit:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/mental-illness-and-substance-abuse-issues-cle/
About Susan B. Ramsey
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 Palm Beach County State Attorney Addiction Recovery Task Force, 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.
About McLaughlin & Stern LLP
Mclaughlin & Stern LLP is established in 1898, one of New York’s most distinguished law firms. The firm provides a diverse range of sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals and has particular expertise in corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds, corporate finance, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, employment law, trusts and estates, real estate, intellectual property, bankruptcy and reorganization, tax, family and matrimonial law, health care law, art law, environmental law, maritime law, international law, and other private client matters. Ms. Ramsey practices with the West Palm Beach, FL office.
Event Synopsis
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 LIVE Webcast, Attorney Susan B. Ramsey 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.
Key topics that will be covered in this discussion are:
• Mental Illness and Substance Use: Trends and Statistics
• Implications in the Legal Industry
• Addressing Treatment Challenges
• How to Ensure Lawyer’s Wellness
• An Outlook of What Lies Ahead
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.
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