Lawyer Obligations When Confronting Substance Abuse

In this relevant and important program on attorney competence, substance abuse issues, and how they relate to and affect attorney ethical obligations, Christopher O’Donnell explains the applicable Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the ethics violations that can arise from substance abuse within the legal profession. Mr. O'Donnell analyzes the causal factors leading lawyers to turn to substance abuse while providing cases and examples to illustrate the signs to look for and triggers for attorneys.