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Psychological Issues in Employment Litigation -- The Juncture of Employment Law and Forensic Psychiatry

Recorded on: May. 22, 2012
Running Time: 01:04:42

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[01:04:42] Psychological Issues in Employment Litigation -- The Juncture of Employment Law and Forensic Psychiatry Stuart B. Kleinman ~
Stephen P. Sonnenberg ~ Paul Hastings LLP
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Taken from the briefing Psychological Issues in Employment Litigation - The Juncture of Employment Law and Forensic Psychiatry recorded May, 2012.

Psychological issues and emotional injuries play a critical role in employment disputes, whether through claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, psychiatric disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the growing number of posttraumatic stress disorder claims arising from alleged workplace trauma.  Deciphering psychiatric jargon, clearly communicating with mental health professionals, and effectively utilizing treating and expert therapists in litigation does not require an employment lawyer to earn a medical degree.  Forensic psychiatrists, however, are uniquely qualified to shed light on the causes of a litigant's emotional distress and the veracity of their claims.

Forensic psychiatrist Stuart Kleinman, M.D. and Stephen P. Sonnenberg, East Coast Vice Chair of Paul Hastings' Employment Law Department, will discuss strategic approaches to psychological issues in employment litigation and the use of mental health professionals.

Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 01:04:42]

  • The roles of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, life counselors, and psycho pharmacologists; overlaps and distinctions
  • Criteria for selection of a psychological expert
  • Roles of a consulting vs. designated expert
  • The FRCP Rule 35 mental exam; do's, don'ts and how-to's
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder - assessing the validity of workplace trauma claims

Presentation Material

  • Psychological Issues in Employment Litigation -- The Juncture of Employment Law and Forensic Psychiatry
  • Psychological Issues in Employment Litigation -- The Juncture of Employment Law and Forensic Psychiatry 
Speaker(s)
Stephen P. Sonnenberg ~ Paul Hastings LLP

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