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Internet Gambling & Lawyers: Addiction, Ethics, and Risks

Navigate the ethical and legal challenges of gambling addiction in the legal profession

Created byCLE for Me
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(11 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Mar 13, 2025
Internet Gambling & Lawyers: Addiction, Ethics, and Risks

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify signs of gambling addiction in legal professionals
check_circleUnderstand the ethical implications of gambling addiction for lawyers
check_circleAnalyze the impact of online and sports gambling on the legal profession
check_circleExplore strategies for intervention and treatment of gambling addiction
check_circleExamine the legal and financial risks associated with problem gambling
check_circleDevelop awareness of resources available for lawyers struggling with gambling addiction

About This Course

This course delves into the complex intersection of internet gambling and the legal profession, exploring the prevalence of addiction, ethical challenges, and the risks it poses to lawyers, clients, and the profession as a whole.

We'll examine the stages of gambling addiction and how they can impact lawyers, focusing on the unique pressures and vulnerabilities they face. Key topics include:

  • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and its criteria for gambling disorder
  • The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and its impact on sports betting
  • The evolution of gambling in the digital age, including online platforms, marketing, and the rise of esports
  • The psychological and social consequences of gambling addiction
  • The role of lawyer assistance programs in prevention, intervention, and treatment
  • The ethical and legal considerations surrounding gambling addiction in the legal profession
  • The impact of gambling addiction on a lawyer's professional conduct, including ethical violations, financial misconduct, and reputational damage
  • Financial and behavioral warning signs of gambling addiction
  • Intervention strategies and resources available to lawyers struggling with addiction
  • Legal consequences of financial crimes linked to gambling addiction
  • Professional rehabilitation and reinstatement for lawyers who have faced disciplinary action

By exploring these issues in-depth, this course aims to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and address gambling addiction, both in themselves and their colleagues, promoting ethical practice and fostering a healthier legal community.

Your Instructors

CLE for Me
CLE for Me

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Krystle Rose
Krystle Rose

Licensed Attorney in Kentucky

Currently based in Pennsylvania.  She is in her fourth season as a Tax research specialist for H&R Block.  Krystle also holds an agent/producer license through the PA Dept of Insurance for health, accident, life, and fixed annuities.  Prior work history involves a majority of criminal defense litigation, including experience as a public defender and private practitioner. 

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