COVID-19 placed unprecedented demands and challenges on everyone and in a variety of ways. Robynn Moraites, Executive Director of the North Carolina Lawyers Assistance Program, will focus on the impact it has specifically had on the mental health and well-being of lawyers. Common reactions are discussed and explained, with strategies given to help put these reactions into perspective. Various tools, coping methods, suggestions, and guidelines are provided to assist in managing the impact on lawyers’ health and well-being and boosting their emotional resiliency.

CPD points Program eligible for MCLE credit based on a 60-minute credit hour. 1.00 Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit hour pending in CA/DE/GA/NC/SC/TX/VA.