CLE: What does stress have to do with it? The interplay of stress, ethics, professionalism, and addiction
(original date 12/11/2020)
Attorneys Tabitha Hochscheid and Patrick Garry discuss the interplay of stress in ethic, professionalism and addiction. The inherently adversarial nature of the practice of law creates an environment where stressed lawyers, clients and judges attempt to solve problems. Stress is both good and bad and is a fact of life. Without mitigating the mental and physical effects of stress, lawyers are prone to unethical, unprofessional and unhealthy behavior. Unchecked stress can create ethical issues, unprofessional behavior and lead to addictive behavior. Learn how to recognize stress in yourself and others. Learn how to communicate with others who are in a stress spiral. Discover the connection between stress, ethics issues and professionalism concerns and out how stress contributes to mental illness and addiction.
2.5 hour of professional conduct CLE credit in Ohio and Kentucky