Mental Health in the Legal and IP Professions

Monday, April 27, 2026, 1 pm - 2 pm ET
Held on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1 pm - 2 pm ET
WEBINAR Ethics EDI

In recognition of mental health awareness, this webinar brings together professionals who share their personal experiences and insights. Each is a co-author of The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession (2024), a groundbreaking collection of candid and courageous memoirs from members of the legal community living with mental health and addiction challenges.

Panelists:

Carole Dagher - Author of the chapter “Reconciling the Visible and Invisible Me: My Professional Journey to Living My Authentic Self”
Michael R. Ferguson - Author of the chapter “Practising Openness Where Everyone Knows Everyone”
Imran Kamal - Author of the chapter “Lawyers Can Be Addicts Too”

Moderator: Melanie Szweras - Smart & Biggar LP

Topics will include:

  • Recognizing the signs of mental illness or addiction in yourself, colleagues, and clients
    • Destigmatizing mental health issues and addiction
    • How to offer meaningful support
  • The impact of mental health challenges and addiction on relationships with family, colleagues, and clients
  • When and how to speak with colleagues about these issues
  • Supporting yourself or others
    • Accessing care and treatment
    • Available resources

 This webinar is free for IPIC members.

Continuing Professional Development

This program contains up to 1 hour Professionalism, Ethics or EDI, where applicable, or it may qualify in a separate category, subject to provincial law society rules.

  Hours
Law Society of Ontario
1
Barreau du Québec1
Law Society of British Columbia1
Law Society of Saskatchewan1
Law Society of Manitoba1
Law Society of Alberta1
New York State CLE Board1

** An application for accreditation of the session will be submitted upon request by a participant

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This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.

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****Financial aid may be available to participate in this webinar. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their annual income. Inquiries: education@ipic.ca

Logistics

Participants will view the webinar presentation online using Zoom. A web link and audio coordinates will be provided to the registrant the day before the webinar.  

Inquiries

education@ipic.ca
613-234-0516

Program subject to change.