Lunch In Indian Country CLE: That One About Imposter Syndrome

Co-Sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona & the State Bar's Indian Law Section

This CLE explores the psychological roots of perceived fraudulence—the persistent self-doubt and fear of exposure that persist despite clear credentials, experience, and professional success.

Attendees will examine how imposter dynamics manifest along the way from early studies to years of work in the legal field, contributing heavily to burnout, anxiety, professional isolation, and ethical concerns. 

This session provides tools to reframe negative self-talk, separate internalized feelings from objective facts, and build supportive networks within the practice of law.

Faculty
Harrison Rice, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Tohono O'odham Nation

Denise Ryan, Deputy Defense Attorney, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Defense Advocate Office

Chairpersons
Doreen N. McPaul, Executive Director, Tribal In-House Counsel Association

Register: https://azbar.ce21.com/item/that-imposter-syndrome-795137

1.0 Total CLE Unit