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From Lawyer to Advocate: Personal Stories and Practical Tools for Supporting Oneself and Loved Ones
California Lawyers Association; Health and Wellness Committee
Discuss the prevalence of substance use disorders and mental health issues among attorneys and legal professionals.
Explain the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders and mental health issues among attorneys and legal professionals.
Share personal experiences and insights from legal professionals who have navigated these challenges.
Provide practical recommendations from a family therapist on effective communication, coping strategies, and available support systems available to attorneys and their families.
Discuss resources available to attorneys and their families who struggle with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
1 Participatory MCLE Credits
1 Prevention & Detection Competence
Lita Abella
Lita Abella, JD is a dynamic leader and legal professional with a unique blend of legal expertise and coaching skills. With her former extensive experience at the State Bar of California, Office of Chief Trial Counsel, investigating attorney misconduct, and the Office of Professional Competence, Lawyer Assistance Program, she deeply understands the pressures and challenges faced by legal professionals. This legal foundation equips her with a deep understanding of conflict resolution and the complexities of the legal field. She is also in the process of becoming a certified mediator. Lita is a seasoned public speaker, regularly educating attorneys on critical topics like substance use disorders, mental health issues, and work-life balance. Her diverse background, including service with the Los Angeles Police Department and 24 years in the health and wellness industry provides invaluable insights into resilience, leadership, and navigating high-stress environments. As a Board-Certified Coach, Lita empowers attorneys to enhance their well-being, improve their practice, and achieve greater success. Her coaching focuses on addressing the unique demands of the legal profession, fostering self-awareness, and developing strategies for navigating challenges effectively.
Paul Cambio
Greg Dorst
Greg Dorst was born in Fontana CA in 1955, the son steel mill parents. In 1973 he graduated from Chaffey High School and elected to attend Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, CA. By 1983 Greg had earned a law school degree from the University of La Verne College of Law and passed the California State Bar Exam. As an attorney, Greg worked as a trial lawyer for the San Bernardino County Office of the District Attorney and as a private practitioner specializing in criminal defense and real estate litigation. In July of 1997, Greg stopped practicing law and began a new chapter in his life.
The year 2000 brought Certification as an Addiction Specialist and a career in the field of mental health and addiction. In 2004 Greg was selected to consult for the Other Bar, working with attorneys, judges and law students in need of help for substance abuse issues and mental health needs. Moreover, in 2009 Greg became the CEO of Social Science Services, Inc., providing treatment for concurrent substance use disorders and mental health concerns for men, women, women with children and special needs adults at various sites throughout the Inland Empire area. Dovetailing with his work with the Other Bar, Greg is an Ordained Minister and Sr. Minister at Unity of Pasadena, bringing a wealth of spiritual knowledge and healing experience to those in need. In addition to the foregoing, Greg has written articles for publications across the wellness spectrum on physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual awareness and wellness techniques. Greg was a founding member of the Attorney Wellness Committee for the California Lawyers Association.
Cori Rosenthal
Caroline Vincent, Moderator
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