This important CLE program will take a look at famous people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse and how it relates to the Legal Profession. The statistics dealing with lawyers and law students regarding Mental Illness and Substance Abuse are eye-opening. Compared to the normal population, lawyers and law students suffer from these conditions at an alarming rate, and need to be addressed. Mr. Tagtmeier also provides his insights from suffering from depression and alcoholism, and their effect on his practice. The main theme of the discussion is that if you need help, get help. If you know someone who needs help, talk to them. Removing the public stigma associated with mental health and substance abuse issues will save lives.