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Monthly Education Session & Luncheon: Guarding the Firm, Supporting the Person: A Strategic Approach to Substance Use in the Legal Workplace
08-13-2026August 13, 2026
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Hunton
600 Travis Street, Suite 4200
Houston, TX 77002
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Please join us for a session on
Guarding the Firm, Supporting the Person: A Strategic Approach to Substance Use in the Legal Workplace
presented by Abe Turner, MA, LPC, LCPC, a nationally certified counselor and a multi-state licensed mental health professional
Session Description:
Law firms run on tight deadlines, high stakes, and a lot of coffee—but sometimes, coping mechanisms go beyond the breakroom espresso machine. As a legal administrator, you are tasked with the ultimate juggling act: protecting the firm from risk while genuinely supporting the humans doing the heavy lifting. Join us for an engaging, jargon-free conversation on navigating workplace substance use. We’ll skip the dense clinical lectures and focus on exactly what you need: how to spot the not-so-obvious warning signs, navigate those awkward (but absolutely necessary) performance conversations, and build a resilient team culture that doesn't revolve entirely around the Friday happy hour.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify & Address: Recognize the subtle, often "high-functioning" warning signs of substance misuse and successfully conduct objective, performance-focused conversations.
- Mitigate Risk: Navigate the intersection of firm liability, ethical obligations, and employment compliance (ADA/FMLA) alongside HR and legal counsel.
- Provide Support: Confidently connect at-risk employees to confidential, industry-specific resources, including Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs) and EAPs.
- Cultivate Culture: Build a proactive, prevention-oriented environment by reducing workplace stigma and re-evaluating alcohol-centric firm traditions.
Speaker Bio:
CLM® Application Credit: 1.0 hr. of Organizational Development
CLM® Functional Specialist Credit: 1.0 hr. of Human Resources Management (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1.0 hr. in the subject area of Substance Abuse (SA) or Human Resources Management (HR)
PARKING: The building is accessible from the tunnel and parking is available and will be validated for those that park in the 601 Travis garage. There is access to Hunton’s building on the street level or tunnel level via the escalator in the lobby of the garage.
Please RSVP by Monday, August 10, 2026
Thank you to our 2026 Platinum Business Partners for helping to sponsor this meeting.
Tickets
$0.00 Member Registration
$40.00 Guest of a Current Member Registration
