Ethics, Young Lawyers Division, Attorney Wellness

The Rookie's Guide to the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP)

Description:

Embark on a rewarding legal journey with The Rookie Series. This curated series sheds light on the foundational pillars of various legal disciplines. Each segment offers a comprehensive look into the heart of practices. Specially curated for the next generation of Tennessee's legal professionals, this series promises more than knowledge—it paves the path to excellence. Dive deep, sharpen your legal acumen, and take a step closer to mastering your chosen field. Enroll today and chart a distinguished path in the legal landscape.

The Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) was established by Rule 33 of the Tennessee Supreme Court in January 1999 in order to protect the public, assist members of the profession, and educate the bench and bar. In this presentation, TLAP’s clinical staff, Lauren Castor, MS, and Erin Lynch, EdM, MA and Executive Director, Buddy Stockwell will provide an overview of TLAP’s mission and how its confidential clinical services help support members of the legal profession struggling with a mental health concerns, substance use disorders, and other behavioral difficulties. Participants will also learn how to support other professionals in receiving help from TLAP, while fully upholding the anonymity and confidentiality of both the people who are referred to us and those who refer them. 


Ask us! Speaker Questions: If you have any questions, please complete the form here and we will share your questions, anonymously with our presenters to review during the event. We would love for this to be an interactive experience. 

RSVP: Please RSVP for the event HERE, before Thursday, September 12 at 8:00 a.m. CDT. A Zoom link will be sent to you at the email address provided.

Cost: This event is free for all TBA members. 

CLE Credit: Please contact us at cle@tnbar.org if you would like to obtain CLE credit for a small fee. $25 fee for members. $50 fee for nonmembers.


Speakers:

Lauren Castor, M.S., TLAP Clinical Case Manager 

Erin Lynch, M.A., M.Ed., TLAP Clinical Case Manager 

J.E. "Buddy" Stockwell III JD, CCI, TLAP Executive Director 

Moderator: Patrick Morrison, Tennessee Department of the Treasury


 

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Course InformationHighlights
  • Ethics Credit Available
  • Interactive Q&A
Course Credits Dual Credits: 1.00
General Credits: 0.00
Total Credits: 1

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.