The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) estimates that 10% of the U.S. population is alcoholic or chemically dependent. In the legal profession, the abuse may be as high as 20%. A recent study has suggested that 90% of serious disciplinary matters involve alcohol abuse and further studies indicate that over 60% of all malpractice claims involve alcohol abuse.
Yes, alcohol use and abuse is a problem in the legal profession. But what can you do about it? Join attorney Amy Allemann for a frank discussion on the sobering side of the legal profession. The main topics covered include statistics about alcohol abuse & the legal profession, alcohol use & abuse, the link between substance abuse & discipline, recognizing the problem and getting help. Further topics include the facts about alcohol abuse in the legal profession, recognizing the issues, identifying mental health issues, identifying alcoholic behavior, low risk drinking, when alcohol abuse becomes addiction, recognizing drug use, spotting addiction in colleagues, how lawyers get in trouble for substance abuse & discipline, failing to act competently, termination of employment, performing legal services with competence, why attorneys have a hard time getting help, handling colleagues, substance abuse in court and further resources.
Amy E. Allemann specializes in complex civil litigation and family law. Ms. Allemann is a member of the California State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in all Superior Courts in California, as well as the Southern District of California and the Central District of California in federal courts. She has assisted in taking a multi-million dollar construction defect case to trial and several major personal injury cases through trial. Ms. Allemann has also assisted many clients through the difficult process of dissolution of their marriage, working hard to receive the best outcome for her clients whether through settlement or litigation. Ms. Allemann belongs to several associations including Mensa International, LEAD San Diego, the Thomas More Society, the San Diego Lawyers Club and the San Diego County Bar Association.