Addressing the Elephant in the Room: What to Do When You Think There’s a Problem
Total Credits: 1 CLE, 1 Ethics
- Average Rating:
- 16
- Bundle(s):
- Well-Being in Law Week Series
- Categories:
- Stress or Substance Abuse | Ethics
- Faculty:
- Jennifer B Fite | Meredith L Vivona
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 06, 2025
Description
Whether you are starting to think you might have a problem or you suspect that someone else is having difficulty with their mental health, substance use or declining mental faculties, ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. In this one hour webinar, learn about what your ethical obligations are and some best practices tips on how to approach another about your concerns. Also find out more about what confidential and public resources are available to State Bar of Arizona members.
Speakers:
Jennifer Fite, Lawyer Assistance Programs Director, State Bar of Arizona
Meredith Vivona, Ethics Counsel, State Bar of Arizona
Handouts
| AddressingTheElephantInTheRoom_FINALMATERIALS (2.2 MB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Jennifer B Fite Related Seminars and Products
State Bar of Arizona
Jennifer Fite is the Lawyer Assistance Programs Director for the State Bar of Arizona. Before joining the Bar, Jennifer had a varied career working primarily in civil litigation, most recently serving as Litigation Attorney and Managing Partner of a small firm. Jennifer has a Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale and received her Bachelors of Arts in International Relations from the University of Southern California. She has been licensed to practice in the State of Arizona since 2002 and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the United States Supreme Court. She is a past Judge Pro Tempore.
Meredith L Vivona Related Seminars and Products
State Bar of Arizona
Meredith L. Vivona is the Ethics Counsel for the State Bar of Arizona, where she advises lawyers through the Ethics Hotline, presents ethics related CLE programs, acts as legal advisor to the Fee Arbitration Program, serves on the Ethics Advisory Group and acts as liaison to the Arizona Supreme Court’s Attorney Ethics Advisory Committee. Prior to becoming Ethics Counsel, Meredith served as Practice Management Attorney for Practice 2.0 and the Trust Account Helpline, the State Bar’s confidential practice management and trust account advice program. Before joining the State Bar of Arizona, Meredith served as Independent Bar Counsel, investigating and prosecuting misconduct allegations brought against attorneys, when the Lawyer Regulation Office had a conflict. Part of Meredith’s responsibilities included serving as Acting Disciplinary Counsel for the Commission on Judicial Conduct where she investigated and resolved judicial misconduct complaints. Before serving as IBC, Meredith enjoyed a varied career in private practice, with experience in civil litigation matters throughout the state. Meredith is admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the State of Arizona. Meredith received her Juris Doctor from Wake Forest Law School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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