Impostor Syndrome in Law
Even accomplished professionals can privately question whether they belong or deserve their success. Brian uses his own experience to explore imposter syndrome, the pressure to appear as though everything is fine, and the power of vulnerability and honest connection.
Detection of Professional Risk
Brian examines the substance use and mental health challenges facing attorneys, including stress, isolation, burnout, and the pressure to keep personal struggles hidden. Through candid discussion and his own recovery story, he challenges the idea that lawyers must “hit bottom” before asking for help.
The Burned Out Lawyer: An Occupational Hazard?
What does burnout look and feel like—and when does everyday “lawyer anxiety” become something more serious? Brian explores the warning signs of burnout and impairment, why lawyers and judges face heightened risks, the barriers that often prevent them from seeking help, and the ethical issues surrounding mental health and substance use in the profession.
Online Sports Gambling and Lawyers: A "Secret" Addiction No More
In this candid and eye-opening course, Brian S. Quinn of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc. addresses the growing problem of online sports gambling within the legal profession.
Ethical Dilemmas and the Duty To Report an Impaired Colleague
The prevalence rates for impairment due to substance and alcohol misuse, stress, anxiety and depression continue to rise. One out of three lawyers will require some form of treatment for these issues in their careers.
When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough: Perfectionism in the Legal Profession
What does burnout look and feel like—and when does everyday “lawyer anxiety” become something more serious? Brian explores the warning signs of burnout and impairment, why lawyers and judges face heightened risks, the barriers that often prevent them from seeking help, and the ethical issues surrounding mental health and substance use in the profession.
