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Wellness IS Ethics: Substance Use, Mental Health, and Liability in the Legal Profession 1.00 Credit

Wellness IS Ethics: Substance Use, Mental Health, and Liability in the Legal Profession (July 2025)

  • ON-DEMAND SEMINAR

Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Member Wellness Program

This seminar addresses the prevalence and impact of substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health issues among legal professionals, highlighting the ethical and liability implications for lawyers and law firms. The presentation also discusses the DSM-5 criteria for SUD, the high rates of substance abuse and mental health problems in the legal profession, and the associated costs and risks, including attrition, disciplinary actions, and malpractice claims.*

Public Service Price**: FREE

Original Program Date: July 30, 2025
Product Code: 25518-FSV

Credits:
1.00 Ethics
  • List Price: Free
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Presenter: Leslie Hagin – Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WaLAL), Seattle, WA

*Note: This program description was drafted with assistance from Co-Pilot and checked for accuracy by WSBA staff.
**Public Service Pricing Eligibility: WSBA offers free CLE courses to support volunteers who provide pro bono and public services through a Qualified Legal Services Provider or a WSBA Public Service Program, such as the Moderate Means Program and the Call to Duty Initiative. However, to qualify for the discounted public service rate, you must be authenticated as a volunteer. Contact publicservice@wsba.org to learn how to become authenticated and access this training or others for free.

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