Substance Use Disorders and Recovery 2021: Representing the Pro Bono Client

  • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Practicing Law Institute
  • This event will take place online
Topics:
  • Mental Health

Why You Should Attend

This program is designed to train legal aid, nonprofit, and pro bono attorneys and allied professionals about substance use disorders impacting clients or family members of clients.  Expert faculty will provide an overview of the science of substance use disorder and recovery and also will address key topics such as fighting discrimination and other barriers, as well as understanding partnership models and resources available to help clients with recovery.

What You Will Learn

  • What legal services and pro bono attorneys need to know about the science of substance use disorders and recovery
  • Strategies for fighting discrimination
  • Partnerships, resources, and responses available to help clients with substance use disorders

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for legal aid, nonprofit, and pro bono attorneys and allied professionals who navigate legal and administrative systems on behalf of clients affected by substance use disorders.