From Junkie to Judge: Overcoming Addiction and Resources for Attorneys

05 Sep , 2024

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The presenter will be describing her personal history of 20 years of drug use and 30 years of sobriety. She will explain how she transitioned from a teenager shooting methamphetamine to a federal administrative law judge. She will then will provide information about substance use disorder, such as definitions and frequency among attorneys. She will review the interplay between substance use disorder and the relevant ethics rules. Finally, she will provide tips, guidance, and resources for those seeking to recover.

She will be covering ABA Model Rules 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.15, 1.16, 3.2, 5.1, 8.4

 

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