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Wellness Wednesday Series

Recognizing Impaired Attorneys, Parties, and Witnesses

Wellness Wednesday is a complimentary series for Judicial Division members

Description:
This program will address the uncomfortable moment when a judge perceives an attorney or another participant in a proceeding to be impaired in one way or another. A psychiatry professor will offer guidance and suggestions on recognizing impairments and handling this situation when it arises in our courtrooms and tribunals. Two experienced administrative law judges will offer insights and experiences handling these issues

The content of this program does not meet requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation. You will not receive CLE credit for participating.

Speakers:
Hon. Emily Chafa
NCALJ Programs Education Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Retired Administrative Law Judge, State of Iowa

Dr. Amy Stark
Addiction Psychiatrist, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Hon. Sharon Steckler
Administrative Law Judge, National Labor Relations Board