MCLE: Secondary Trauma Exposure for Practitioners and the Implications for Competence
MCLE: Secondary Trauma Exposure for Practitioners and the Implications for Competence
Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Presented by Courtney McCausland, Esq., Managing Attorney, International Rescue Committee
1.25 Legal Ethics CLE Credit
This webinar will examine the relationship between the stress and vicarious trauma exposure involved in practicing immigration law (and other helping practice areas), and the risk of compromised competency as an attorney. The training will provide framing and concrete suggestions on addressing these challenges and maintaining competency through compassionate, sustainable legal practice.
Questions? Contact Claire Clayton, Pro Bono & Development Manager, at clairec@alrp.org or (415) 701-1200 x321.
The State Bar of California has certified ALRP, Provider #2485, to provide MCLE credit for this training.
Thank you to our cosponsors!
Alameda County Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association Northern California Chapter
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California
California Association of Black Lawyers
Charles Houston Bar Association
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
Korean American Bar Association of Northern California
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
Minority Bar Coalition of the SF Bay Area
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association