Thursday, December 5, 2024: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

Attorneys and legal staff experience unique pressures that can foster substance use and abuse. How do we recognize use and abuse of alcohol and other substances? Why are legal professionals prone to substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health concerns? What are the impacts to family, friends, employers, clients and colleagues as a result of SUD and mental health issues? When is it time to get professional help to intervene and preserve one’s health and career? Learn about these important issues through one lawyer’s personal journey. The class will provide resources for consideration, and highlight the role that support organizations can play in the recovery process.

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Competence: Prevention & Detection 

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity. 

Presented by: Greg Dorst, JD, CADC II, Consultant, The Other Bar

Greg Dorst is a former attorney and addiction specialist who has worked since 2000 on the cutting edge of treatment for those suffering with alcohol- and drug-dependency. Greg currently serves as a Southern California Consultant for the Other Bar, a network of lawyers, law students and judges in recovery. Previously, he worked as the Chief Executive Officer for Social Science Services, Inc., a non-profit group of mental health and substance use disorder facilities located in the Inland Empire region. Greg has written articles for numerous publications and produced audio and video educational materials for Thomson West.

Registration fee: Registration for this MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Levine