CLE on Legal Professionalism and Substance Abuse: Overcoming Common Challenges

The National Business Institute is holding a conference entitled, Legal Professionalism and Substance Abuse: Overcoming Common Challenges, which will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte-Arrowood in Charlotte, NC. Provided below is a description of the event:

Program Description

Practical Strategies for Upholding Your Impeccable Reputation

A lawyer’s task as a facilitator of law and justice is an ancient and noble occupation, and upholding its reputation is the duty of each practicing attorney. This course offers an in-depth analysis of some of the most sensitive problems troubling legal professionals today. Learn practical techniques for their detection and prevention to maintain the highest standard of the profession. Don’t risk unintentionally jeopardizing your license – register today!

• Clarify the current standards of professionalism with our complete review of legal practitioner’s obligations to the parties involved in the legal process.
• What you don’t know can hurt you: learn how to confidently identify and avoid conflicts of interest to close the door on potential legal malpractice claims.
• Take a closer look at the unique nature and responsibilities of the attorney-client relationship.
• Help break the vicious cycle: assess the personal and societal impact of performance-enhancing drugs and alcohol.

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar offers solutions to common legal profession dilemmas and will benefit:

• Attorneys
• In-House Counsel

Course Content

1. An Attorney’s Guide to Professionalism
2. Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
3. Substance Abuse

Continuing Education Credit