Stress Busters and Valuable Tools for Battling Mental Illness, Substance Misuse, and Lawyer Burnout

Agenda / Content Covered

2:00 - 3:00, Brian S. Quinn

1. Substance Misuse and Mental Health Issues Among Attorneys: The Latest Statistics
2. Shining a Light on Common Struggles Faced by Legal Professionals
3. Potential Risks of Mental Health Issues and Substance Misuse in Legal Practice
4. Useful Tips for Preventing and Treating Stress, Substance Misuse Issues, and More
5. The Importance of Lifestyle Choices and Mindfulness
6. Promoting Well-Being and Addressing Mental Health Concerns: Strategies for Law Firms

Accreditation Details:

Brian S. Quinn is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania who currently serves as the education and outreach coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., a lawyers assistance program established in 1988 for the purpose of helping lawyers, judges, and law students recover from alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health disorders. He obtained his undergraduate degree, his J.D. degree, and a certificate in drug and alcohol counseling from Villanova University. Prior to working for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., Mr. Quinn was engaged in private practice for nearly 40 years, and has also worked in the field of alcohol and drug counselling at Mirmont Treatment Center and Malvern Institute in suburban Philadelphia. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc., and served as a peer volunteer for over six years prior to accepting his current role as the organization's educator. As LCL, Inc.'s educator, Mr. Quinn has conducted CLE presentations for bar associations, private law firms, and professional organizations in Pennsylvania, as well as for National CLE providers, on a variety of topics in the fields of lawyer wellness and impairment in the legal profession.