AttorneysEd Center

In this program, David Mann provides a review of the brain chemistry of addiction and alcoholism, as well as a discussion of the behavioral and health consequences of the disease. Insights are offered into the personality traits of attorneys and the qualities of the legal profession that combine to make lawyers significantly more susceptible to addiction, and more difficult to treat, than the general population. The presentation includes a case study of an addict attorney, as well as a self-diagnosis exercise for attorneys to utilize if they are concerned that they may have a problem which needs to be addressed. Concluding remarks are directed towards both systemic and individual solutions to the problem, with references to specific strategies and resources available to attorneys. Mr. Mann approaches this very serious topic in a manner that incorporates humor and irony and invites attorneys to engage in a bit of sometimes much-needed self

Personal and professional success for lawyers depends on much more than having a high level of legal skill. Attaining success and happiness is more likely for those lawyers who learn how to identify and develop their personal power bases and use those power bases in influence strategies designed to reach specific goals, like developing a book of business or finding your next job. This program, based on the presenter's book Power and Influence for Lawyers: How to Use it to Develop Business and Advance Your Career, explains the five components of the Power and Influence Model and how to use them for a successful career.