Resilience has been described as the psychological ability to adapt resourcefully to stress, adversity, setbacks, challenges, or crises—and research shows that lawyers tend to score lower on this trait than other people. Fortunately, resilience isn’t immutable. 
 
This two-part CLE presentation offered by the Oregon Attorney Assistance Program features national keynote speaker Larry Richard, JD, PhD, an author and consultant on the psychology of lawyer behavior, and the OAAP attorney counselors, whose work on lawyer well-being is a leading voice on this topic in our community and the profession at large. 
 
In part one via webinar, Dr. Richard will discuss research summarized in his new book, Thin-Skinned, which explains how the “lawyer personality” traits that help us practice law effectively can also make us more vulnerable to stress and uncertainty. He will also outline several evidence-based strategies that lawyers can use to increase their resilience. In part two, the OAAP attorney counselors will facilitate experiential learning to give participants an opportunity to practice and reinforce resilience skills. 
 
The free webinar and in-person workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (in-person registration starts at 10:00 a.m.). via Zoom and in the Columbia Rooms at the Oregon State Bar Center. Boxed lunches are available for $15, or participants may bring their own lunches.  
 
Participants attending in person also have the opportunity to purchase Dr. Richard’s book for $80—a 20% discount from the ABA retail price. (ABA non-member price is $99.95.)  

Please register by October 1 if you plan to order a book. 

Agenda:
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 
In-person registration
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Larry Richard discussing his new book, Thin-Skinned
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch (bring your own or order a boxed lunch at checkout)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (in-person only)
Resilience-building experiential learning activity 
with the OAAP Attorney Counselors

Application for 2.5 MH/SU MCLE credits is pending for the in-person program. 
 
Register below for the full, in-person program (including the webinar).  
 
If you would like to attend virtually, webinar participants will receive only 1.5 MCLE credits; click here to register for the webinar from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ONLY. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The OAAP is committed to providing accessible events. For accessibility or accommodation requests or other questions, please call the OAAP at 503.226.1057 or toll-free 800.321.6227, ext.19, or email Bryan Welch at [email protected].