Tennessee (TN) Substance Abuse CLE Course Catalog

Verna Myers said "Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusivity is being asked to dance". The discussion around diversity is one that has been ongoing for a number of years now, but recent studies show that this push for diversity targets simply isn't enough. To truly make the breakthrough for diversity, and to reap the benefits diversity brings, it is time to shift the focus of our discussions to inclusivity. Inclusion: what does it mean in practice and what strategies can you deploy to create an inclusive and collaborative culture? How can you create inclusive environments through remote working? Unlocking the opportunities to improve diversity Supporting your team during these times: Effective strategies to support your teams mental health and creating a culture of 'togetherness'

In this program, Dr. Brian Russell, will give valuable tips and strategies in how lawyers can handle the numerous aspects that the COVID-19 pandemic can affect in their lives both professionally and personally.

In this program, Dr. Brian Russell, Clinical Psychologist and Attorney at Law, will discuss the different impairments that can affect an attorney. The ethics rules are implicated in addressing the issues involved and how it affects the practice of law. He will also discuss different ways attorneys can find help.

Got serenity? Being a lawyer is stressful. Healthy strategies for managing that stress are out there. Learn from fellow ABA members as they share their personal success stories for dealing with stress and provide information about successful programs already in place.

Is your law practice taking a toll on you? Have you developed psychological or physical problems as a result? These impairments can manifest as professional misconduct or incompetence. Join Alex Yufik (Board Certified Forensic Psychologist and Attorney At Law) as he discusses the interaction between attorney impairment due to mental illness and the current state of attorney discipline as it attempts to balance the goals of public protection and assisting you in recovery.

Feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Thinking about taking a mental health break from practice but worried about the stigma or impact it may have on your partnership track? Join Reed Smith counsel Mark Goldstein as he provides insight on how he was able to be a lawyer while coping with mental health disabilities. This very intimate discussion will also offer tips for attorneys who are currently struggling with mental health issues.

Join our experts as they discuss depression, anxiety, and stress and the steps to foster well-being.