Peer Assistance Volunteer Training
Friday, September 11, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
New York State Bar Association
One Elk Street, Albany, NY
Approved for 4.0 MCLE credits in Practice Management
and 1.0 MCLE credit in ethics.
LAP PEER ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER TRAINING:
Something for Everyone!
This informative program will provide vital information on how to recognize and help colleagues, family members, and clients who may be suffering from addiction, depression, or other mental health issues. Participants will learn about the challenges facing the profession today, valuable insight, life changing skills, and ultimately how to effectively intervene and support those in need.
CLE CREDITIS
Total of 5.0 MCLE credits = 4 Practice Management and 1 Ethics
REGISTRATION FEE
$25. includes CLE credits, handout materials, continental breakfast and lunch
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
The Hampton Inn and Suites Albany Downtown
25 Chapel Street, Albany, NY
518.432.7000
Cost: $129. per night, single or double occupancy
(includes breakfast)
Reservation deadline - September 3, 2009
SPONSORS
New York State Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program
New York City Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program
New York State Lawyer Assistance Trust
CONTACT
Patricia Spataro, NYSBA LAP Director
1.800.255.0569
518.487.5685
pspataro@nysba.org
PROGRAM
MEDITATION AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW
David Rook, Esq., Albany
DEPRESSION & SUICIDE
Moderator: Barbara Smith, Esq.
New York Lawyer Assistance Trust
Patricia Spataro, Director
NYSBA Lawyer Assistance Program
Sindy L. Garey, Executive Director Broome County Bar Association
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Moderator:
Lawrence Zimmerman, Esq.
Albany
Eileen Travis, LAP Director
Robyn Tompkins, Director of SPARC's Professionals Program
New York City Bar Association
Paul Curtin, Fourth Department Outreach Coordinator, NYSBA LAP
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
Moderator: Gary Reing, Esq. Mohegan Lake
Patricia Lincourt, Addictions Program Specialist, OASAS
ETHICS
Richard Rifkin, Esq.
Special Counsel,
New York State Bar Association
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