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La Jolla Bar Association, January MCLE Luncheon
Reminder of the LJBA’s lunch meeting next week on Thursday, January 14th at 12:00 noon, at the Manhattan of La Jolla restaurant in the Empress Hotel at 7766 Fay Avenue (at Fay & Silverado).
Our January MCLE program will be presented by Ronald N. Hoffman, Hoffman & Associates, who will speak to us on “Detection and Prevention of Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession.”
Mr. Hoffman’s presentation will focus on substance abuse and related issues which affect a significant number of professionals in the legal community, and will raise awareness in identifying behavior which crosses the line between proper and problematic uses of alcohol, drugs and prescription medications.
Topics to be discussed will include common lifestyle factors which contribute to substance abuse, including work related stress, family issues, and certain psychological conditions. Mr. Hoffman will highlight how to spot the initial warning signs and behavioral symptoms, and he will address various other forms of addiction, including medical marijuana, gambling, and food addictions.
Mr. Hoffman will also address situations of inappropriate or unethical conduct linked to substance abuse and addiction problems, and the serious consequences of attorney substance abuse in relation to potential State Bar sanctions and/or criminal convictions. His presentation will examine different treatment options to address the varying degrees of substance abuse, including Alcoholics Anonymous, psychological counseling and drug treatment programs.
Mr. Hoffman has been a criminal defense attorney in California for nearly 40 years, representing clients in defense of DUI and other misdemeanor and felony cases. He maintains offices in both Los Angeles and San Diego.
The MCLE Materials for this program are attached.
NOTE: If you have not already renewed your membership for 2016, you may renew your membership at this lunch meeting – annual dues remain at $50. Thank you.
Please calendar this important lunchtime MCLE program for Thursday, January 14th. This is a “hard-to-get” MCLE topic that is a part of the 25-hr MCLE requirement for each member. We are happy to have Mr. Hoffman speak to us.