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Doing Nothing Is Not An Option

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Steuben County Courthouse (South Conference Room)
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
518.487.5686

 No charge but PRIOR registration is required

Online: www.nysba.org/steuben

Phone: 518.487.5686

Panelists:

·   Dean Fero, Esq., Member of the New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Committee and the Monroe County Bar Association's Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Committee 

·   Terrance Emmens, Esq., Chair of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Committee

·   Frank Beretta, Esq., Member of the Monroe County Bar Association's Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Committee 

·   Patricia Spataro, LMHC, New York State Bar Association’s LAP Director

DESCRIPTION: 

Attorneys suffer from alcoholism and depression twice that of the general population.  Prevention and early intervention are vital to dealing with this widespread crisis in the legal profession.  The importance of understanding the signs and symptoms of the problems as well as addressing the stress that can increase the risks will be emphasized in this program.  Whether it is a problem you recognize in yourself or in a colleague, intervening is critical and doing nothing is not an option.  Identifying effective strategies for confronting the problems will minimize the damage that addiction and mental health issues can cause.  We must work together to de-stigmatize asking for help and save lives and careers.

AGENDA

3:00 – 3:15    The Importance of LAP – Hon. Henry Scudder

3:15 – 3:25    Overview of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – Dean Fero, Esq.

3:25 – 3:50    Signs and Symptoms of Lawyer Impairment and What to Do – Patricia Spataro

3:50 – 4:00    Break

4:00 – 4:25    Alcoholism: One Lawyer’s Personal Story – Terrance Emmens, Esq.

4:25 – 4:45    Mock Intervention: Helping Someone Who Doesn’t Know or Think They Need Help – Dean Fero,  Esq.; Frank Beretta, Esq.; Terrance Emmens, Esq.; Patricia Spataro

4:45 – 4:50    Q & A

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Kathy Heider at 800-582-2452 or kheider@nysba.org.