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Lawyers In Distress


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Mental Health |  Substance Abuse
Faculty:
Brian Quinn
Program Credits:
1-1.2
Credit Type:
Ethics
Program Type:
On Demand


Description

The Lawyers in Distress Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course is designed to address the prevalent yet often overlooked issues of mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders among legal professionals. Through this course, participants will gain insights into the various stressors and mental health issues commonly faced by lawyers, as well as learn strategies for overcoming these challenges and accessing necessary resources. The course will cover topics such as lawyer assistance programs and major problems for attorneys including stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and burnout.  By the end of this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their own health and well-being, along with the tools to effectively assist and encourage others in seeking help.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the mission and availability of lawyer assistance programs across different states.
  2. Identify major stressors and mental health issues affecting attorneys, including stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and burnout.
  3. Recognize warning signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including substance abuse, among legal professionals.
  4. Learn strategies for overcoming challenges and promoting mental well-being in the legal profession.
  5. Understand the intersection of legal professionalism and mental health and substance abuse, including high-risk factors and seeking help.
  6. Familiarize oneself with key resources and recommendations for addressing mental health and substance abuse challenges in the legal profession.

Credits


Alabama

Ethics
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved

Alaska

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved


Arizona

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved


Arkansas

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3333


California

Prevention and Detection Competence

Credit Type: Prevention and Detection Competence
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/16/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 20536


Colorado

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPROUT


Connecticut

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved


Delaware

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved


Florida

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Credit Type: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 01/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 1052222


Georgia

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 8722


Hawaii

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved


Idaho

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/18/2025
Status: Approved


Illinois

Professional Responsibility: Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Credit Type: Professional Responsibility: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/18/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPR0001


Indiana

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 111648


Iowa

Attorney Wellness

Credit Type: Attorney Wellness
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved


Kansas

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 7925


Kentucky

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9640


Louisiana

Professionalism

Credit Type: Professionalism
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/16/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 4354


Maine

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 2593


Maryland

Ethics
Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Massachusetts

Ethics
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Michigan

Ethics
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements. 

Minnesota

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 0012487


Mississippi

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved


Missouri

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 150036


Montana

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 5420


Nebraska

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2026
Status: Approved


Nevada

Substance Abuse

Credit Type: Substance Abuse
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 55391


New Hampshire

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved


New Jersey

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 05/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3332


New Mexico

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved


New York

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved


North Carolina

Professional Wellbeing

Credit Type: Professional Wellbeing
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 02/28/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9370


North Dakota

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved


Ohio

Attorney Professional Conduct

Credit Type: Attorney Professional Conduct
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 19607


Oklahoma

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 4528


Oregon

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Credit Type: Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 05/20/2027
Status: Approved


Pennsylvania

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 12497


Rhode Island

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 00959


South Carolina

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Credit Type: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPROU


South Dakota

Ethics
South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Tennessee

Dual (Ethics)

Credit Type: Dual (Ethics)
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/16/2025
Status: Approved


Texas

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: A17672


Utah

Professionalism

Credit Type: Professionalism
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved


Vermont

Attorney Wellness

Credit Type: Attorney Wellness
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/30/2025
Status: Approved


Virginia

Wellbeing

Credit Type: Wellbeing
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/31/2025
Status: Approved


Washington

General: Other

Credit Type: General: Other
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/16/2029
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9903940


West Virginia

Ethics
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2027
Status: Approved

 


Wisconsin

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/17/2025
Status: Approved


Wyoming

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 05/10/2025
Status: Approved



Materials

Faculty

Brian Quinn's Profile

Brian Quinn Related Seminars and Products

Education and Outreach Coordinator and Attorney

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania


Brian S. Quinn serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA, Inc., an independent non-profit committed to the well-being of lawyers, judges, their families, and law students. In this role, Brian conducts CLE approved educational seminars and programs covering a wide range of topics related to substance use, mental health, and general wellness in the legal profession. He regularly presents to lawyers and organizations on a state, national, and international level.

Additionally, Brian is the founder of the Law Offices of Brian S. Quinn, P.C., established in Havertown, Pennsylvania since 1973. His firm is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of families and businesses in the community, with a primary focus on estate planning and administration. With extensive experience in DUI, divorce, elder law, and real estate transactions, Brian is committed to delivering client-focused results at a reasonable price.