The Practising Law Institute is offering a webcast of a live presentation from New York entitled Substance Use Disorders and Recovery 2022: Representing the Legal Services, Nonprofit, and Pro Bono Client on July 27, 2022 from 1:00 PM-.5:00 PM Eastern.

Registration: $129

Full scholarships and discounts to attend PLI programs are widely available to attorneys working in nonprofit/legal services organizations; pro bono attorneys; government attorneys; judges and judicial law clerks; law professors and law students; senior attorneys (age 65 and over); law librarians and paralegals who work for nonprofit/legal services organizations; unemployed attorneys; and others with financial hardships.

All eligible attendees are urged to complete and submit a PLI Scholarship Application.
https://www.pli.edu/probono/pbscholarship

Why You Should Attend

This program is designed to train legal aid, nonprofit, and pro bono attorneys and allied professionals about substance use disorders impacting clients or family members of clients.  Expert faculty will provide an overview of latest developments and the science of substance use disorder and recovery and also will address key topics such as fighting discrimination and other barriers, as well as understanding partnership models and resources available to help clients with recovery.

What You Will Learn

Examine latest developments and what legal services and pro bono attorneys need to know about the science of substance use disorders and recovery
Understand discrimination and barriers with a particular focus on health care services
Explore how legal services intersect with recovery efforts and best practices for partnerships to help clients with substance use disorders

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for legal aid, nonprofit, and pro bono attorneys and allied professionals who navigate legal and administrative systems on behalf of clients affected by substance use disorders.