Lexvid Certified CLE Speaker

Bar States / Jurisdictions

Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

mental health issues for the attorney

What Attorneys Are Saying About Brian's Courses

I have attended many, many CLE's and believe this was the best I have ever seen. This course was highly informative and powerful. I cannot imagine there being a more qualified instructor than Mr. Quinn for this course. His delivery was compelling and moving. The passion he still possesses after all these years is inspiring and is so very appreciated. Every lawyer, and especially every young lawyer should attend this course. Absolutely first-rate!

Joshua A

Truly inspirational speaker!!

Lori K

The course was excellent, I plan to share the information with family and friends.

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Brian Quinn Bio

Brian S. Quinn, Esquire is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Lawyers Assistance Program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders. Mr. Quinn obtained his undergraduate degree in 1970, his law degree in 1973 and a certificate in Drug and Alcohol counselling in 2012, from Villanova University. Prior to working for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, he was a sole practitioner for nearly 40 years and has also worked in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Mirmont Treatment Center and Malvern Institute in suburban Philadelphia. Mr. Quinn is a past member of the Board of Directors of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania and served as a peer volunteer for over six years prior to accepting his current role as the organization's Educator.

Education

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

CLE Courses by Brian Quinn

Distressed Lawyers - An Occupational Hazard?

Staying Safe and Sound for the Holidays – Strategies for the Legal Professional

This course will help lawyers understand how to healthily cope with the stress of the holidays.

Be it Resolved... Striving for a (Realistic) Work/Life Balance in 2024

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. In this presentation you will hear several suggestions on how to make New Year’s resolutions That will benefit your mental and physical health, benefitting both your practice and personal life.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Distressed Lawyers....(but were afraid to ask)

Recent studies have shown a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among attorneys. 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services. This program will address the issue and guide attorneys to the resources need to help themselves and/or their colleagues.

No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Trauma, Stress and Anxiety On Our Lives

Hear from our experienced speaker as he discusses trauma, stress, and anxiety among attorneys and learn how you can recognize the unhealthy and potentially life threatening shadow they can cast.

Perfectionism in the Legal Profession

Perfectionism and self- doubt has plagued members of the legal profession for years. When the pressure placed on lawyers externally to succeed is outweighed by the pressure lawyers place upon themselves, the impact on mental health can be devastating if left untreated. This program will dive into these issues and more.

Gambling - The "Secret" Addiction

This program will dive into gambling addiction, including its warning signs, risks, co-morbidities, related ethical issues, and the toll it can take on the legal profession.

Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession

Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves persistent feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence. This program will discuss how imposter system impacts legal professionals and what lawyers can do to overcome it.

Virtual Isolation: Is Hyperconnectivity Helping or Harming the Legal Professional?

This program will examine the early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress, anxiety and trauma, including the mental health impact of technology in the post- COVID-19 world, and will address the ethical challenges created by the imposed isolation of the pandemic, including the role technology plays, and it’s possible long- lasting effect on the legal profession.

Internet and Sports Gambling – A “Secret” Addiction No More

This program will explore not only Gambling Disorder, but also the connection between gambling and the more well -known forms of impairment and why lawyers are at higher risk to develop problems.

Coronavirus and Your Mental Health: Coping with Isolation, Anxiety, and Fear in Uncertain Times

This program confronts the mental health issues lawyers have been faced with as a result of the epidemic and gives them the tools needed to combat negative impacts and stay on a path toward a healthy, purposeful, and productive lifestyle.

Gambling: The "Secret" Addiction

This program will dive into gambling addiction, including its warning signs, risks, co-morbidities, related ethical issues, and the toll it can take on the legal profession.

The Impaired Lawyer: A Call for Action

This program will address these ethical issues that often coincide with the disorder and will help viewers understand the avenues for assistance for themselves or their colleagues.

No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives

There has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. Hear from our expert as he shares his story of trauma, and learn how you can recognize the unhealthy and potentially life threatening shadow it can cast.

Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Field

Perfectionism in the Legal Field

Intervention Techniques

This program will cover intervention techniques to assist the lawyer struggling with addiction issues.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Impaired Lawyers ( but were afraid to ask)

Burnout in the Law - An Occupational Hazard ?

This course will cover lawyer burnout, including detection, symptoms, consequences, and treatments.

The Burned Out Lawyer

This program will discuss early warning signs of attorney impairment, with special emphasis on stress and burnout.

Striving for a (Realistic) Work/Life Balance

This program will teach attorneys how to structure a work/life balance that increases productivity and mitigate against many of the mental health issues common among law practitioners.

What Should I Do? – Ethical Dilemmas and the Duty to Report an Impaired Colleague

This program will explore the ethical dilemmas that can occur when a legal colleague, supervisor or a subordinate exhibits signs of distress or impairment, the duty to report misconduct as set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct, and more.

Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares

This program will focus on impairment, stress, burnout, trauma and compassion fatigue within the legal profession and provide strategies to combat these issues.

Eating, Sex and Exercise Addiction: When Enough is Enough

Eating, Sex and Exercise Addiction

Alcohol and drugs are not the only addiction issues suffered by lawyers. This program will tackle the lesser-known issues of eating, sex, and exercise addictions and give attorneys tools to identify and combat these problems.

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