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Behind the Mask

Implicit Bias, Mental Health and the Hidden Struggles of Legal Professionals

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Price

$29.95 for Member
$64.95 for Non-Member
$0 for Unlimited On Demand CLE Pass

60 minutes
Date Published

October 22, 2025

Publisher

Minnesota State Bar Association

Subjects

Agricultural and Rural Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Consumer & Creditor Law, Criminal Law

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Summary

Lawyers are trained to project competence and composure—but what happens when mental health challenges or substance use issues arise behind the scenes? This thought-provoking CLE explores how implicit bias—particularly around mental health—creates additional barriers to help-seeking within the legal profession. For legal professionals from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities, these barriers are compounded by a “double stigma,” where concerns about identity-based bias intersect with fears of judgment around mental health. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of implicit bias, how it impacts wellness, and why inclusion efforts must address the unspoken burdens professionals carry. The program also offers strategies to break through stigma, foster psychological safety, and build a healthier legal culture.

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Presenters

Sarah MacGillis
Outreach Director and Attorney - Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers LCL


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
Behind the Mask - Video
Downloadable Files
Behind the Mask - Materials
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

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Technical Requirements
You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

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