The Path to Recovery: How Lawyers Can Identify and Overcome Substance Use Challenges

April 15th, 2026 12:00 PM CST

From the seemingly endless deadlines to handling difficult clients, the daily pressure and stress that lawyers experience can often lead to substance use disorders. Unfortunately, addiction and substance abuse can result in violation of your ethical duties to clients and put you at risk for malpractice claims or grievances. Thankfully, numerous resources are available for those attorneys seeking the tools to help themselves or a fellow lawyer. Erica Grigg, J.D., Grigg Counseling, and Michelle Fontenot, J.D., Director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, will examine the ethical implications of addiction in the profession while sharing their compelling stories of recovery. Our speakers will offer invaluable guidance for helping lawyers, whether they are seeking assistance on their own journey to recovery and wellness, or need resources to help a colleague. Join us for this thoughtful discussion of how to identify and combat substance use disorders in the legal profession.