From Junkie to Judge: Overcoming Addiction and Resources for Attorneys (On Demand)

Presented by Mary Beth O'Connor

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Course Description

Length: 1h 1min Published: 8/16/2023

It's no secret that substance abuse is especially prevalent among attorneys. For those dealing with substance abuse personally, with a colleague or loved one, know that recovery is always possible. In this program, Judge Mary Beth O'Conner will share her personal story of addiction and recovery, and will give viewers tips, strategies and resources for battling addiction in their own lives.

Learning Objectives

* Learn how addiction/substance use disorder is defined and what recovery resources are available

* Understand the data about and reasons for the substance use disorder rates among attorney

* Review potential ethics rules violations related to active substance use disorder

Read the course transcript.

Speaker Q&A

Question

Mary Beth: Does the lawyer who has SUD have a duty to inform the client of this under Rule of Professional Conduct 3-500 (duty to keep clients informed of “significant developments relating to the employment or representation”) and Business and Professions Code § 6068(m) (duty to inform clients of significant developments relating to the representation). Charles Clark

- CharlesC

Answer

Different jurisdictions can interpret rules differently. I suggest the question be submitted via the relevant bar association.

- Mary Beth O'Connor

Question

Where did you find the substance use rates? Is this only for Nevada or Nationwide?

- Jasmin LyniseD

Answer

I believe the data came from one of the ABA reports. It is national data, not Nevada specific.

- Mary Beth O'Connor