Lawyers’ Assistance Program Conference to address how addiction, trauma, narcissism impact the profession

Registration for the Nov. 1 annual Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program Conference is now open, offering the opportunity for lawyers to learn about mental and physical well-being.

The event will be from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at The Missouri Bar in Jefferson City or online.

Registration is $54 for in-person or virtual attendance, and there is no deadline for registration. Lawyers can earn 7.6 MCLE credits for attending.

Topics to be covered include:

- “From junkie to judge: Overcoming addiction and resources for attorneys;”

- “The legal athlete: How a holistic approach to practice can reduce burnout and stress;”

- “The lines of trauma: Ethical and practical considerations;”

- “The lawyers in balance: Techniques for stress management and emotional resilience;” and

- “Narcissism in the legal profession.”

The Missouri Bar, The Bar Plan, and The Missouri Bar Foundation are sponsoring the annual event, in its 29th year.  

Scholarships are available for those in financial hardship. Contact Stacy Parmer, Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program director, at 573-638-2262 for more information.

To register for in-person or virtual attendance, go to MoBarCLE.MoBar.org.