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Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares Many of us were attracted to the legal profession because we care about people and want to help them. Attorneys hopefully recognize that, unlike many other professionals, their lives are already filled to the brim with anxiety and stress.The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic. One of those consequences that we often hear about is burnout. And then there’s a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trauma and compassion fatigue aren’t discussed as frequently as those of stress and burnout thus, for many attorneys, they are topics in need of attention. Secondary or vicarious trauma can be the cumulative effect of listening to a client or witness relay graphic stories and experiences. Those who experience compassion fatigue tend to take on the pain, suffering and burdens of the people they are helping. It is an exhaustion that is felt physically, emotionally or mentally and can affect numerous areas of your life, often leaving you feeling numb. 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. Mr. Quinn will discuss: 1. The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress, burnout, trauma and compassion fatigue. 2. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students. 3. A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need will be provided. 4. The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession. 5. How best to approach the impaired individual.
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Georgia 6 Credit Bundle with Ethics- All Courses Approved in Georgia Bundle Courses Include: Opening Statement As a Story - 101 (1 Credit) Opening Statements As a Story - 102 (1.5 Credits) Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy (1.5 Credits) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (1 Credit) Effective and Ethical Use of Experts (1 Ethics Credit)
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Georgia 6 Credit Bundle with Ethics- All Courses Approved in Georgia Bundle Courses Include: Opening Statement As a Story - 101 (1 Credit) Opening Statements As a Story - 102 (1.5 Credits) Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy (1.5 Credits) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (1 Credit) Effective and Ethical Use of Experts (1 Ethics Credit)
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Georgia 1 Credit Ethics Bundle - Approved in Georgia Courses Include: Effective and Ethical Use of Experts (1 Ethics Credit)
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Gambling Addiction for Lawyers Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, drug 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. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling ? In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2020, 22 states had added on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer and tablets. With it came the compulsive gambler. 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. This problem has only been exacerbated by the stress, anxiety and isolation caused by the Coronavirus crisis. The results are startling. Agenda:
- The early warning signs of impairment and how they relate to gambling disorders. Special attention will be given to the connection between the Coronavirus and it’s impact on social isolation, stress, anxiety, depression and gambling disorders.
- The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.
- A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need will be provided.
- The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession.
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Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution - 2.0 Credit Hours In this timely, and compelling, CLE program Attorney Tyler Dunham covers Patent Prosecution or alternatively: The Basics of How to Obtain a Patent. Attorney Dunham will take participants, from beginning, to the end of how to obtain a patent. The program begins with information about the USPTO and types of patents. Mr. Dunham will continue the program with an explanation of the application process and the paperwork involved. Mr. Dunham will, also, cover the prosecution process in great detail. The program will conclude with a discussion on international patents and patent enforcement. This program is for anyone who wishes to learn more about patents and the patent process. Agenda General Info About the USPTO What Types of Tech can be Patented? 35 USC 101 What Types of Tech cannot be Patented? Who Can File Patent Applications? Types of Applications Other Miscellaneous Paperwork Usually Filed Patent Searching The Prosecution Process After Allowance International Patenting Patent Enforcement
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Fundamentals of Civil Litigation in Federal Court In this timely, and compelling, CLE course Attorney Thomas R. Schuck covers the Fundamentals of Civil Litigation in Federal Court. The program begins with an overview of how to commence an action and case management. Attorney Schuck continues by going over the process of summary judgment, arbitration, and trial. Mr. Schuck concludes the program with a discussion on judgments and appeals. This program is a must listen for anyone who wishes to learn more about the FRCP. Agenda Commencing An Action Case Management and Discovery Summary Judgement Arbitration and Mediation Trial Judgement and Post Judgement Issues Appeal
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All Courses Approved by The Florida Bar Florida 8 Credit Ethics and Technology Bundle
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All Courses Approved by The Florida Bar Florida 5 Credit Ethics and Professionalism Bundle
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Florida 30 Credit Bundle with Ethics, Professionalism, & Technology
All Courses Approved by The Florida Bar
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Florida 30 Credit Bundle with Ethics, Professionalism, & Technology
All Courses Approved by The Florida Bar
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All Courses Approved by The Florida Bar Florida 3 Credit Technology Bundle
