California MCLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Beyond Burnout: Cultivating Mental Strength for Lawyers
Burnout is a threat to performance, decision-making, and quality of life. This CLE course is designed specifically for attorneys to develop the mental strength needed to thrive under sustained pressure. Drawing from performance psychology and real-world experience, this program helps participants: Identify early signs of burnout and self sabotage to break the cycle before it spirals Build self-regulation skills to manage stress, setbacks, and high-stakes situations Develop a resilien... More Info
$501Wellness Competence -
AI and the Attorney-Client Privilege: Protecting Confidentiality in the Age of Large Language Models
This CLE course delves into the complex and evolving intersection of Artificial intelligence (AI) and the foundational legal principle of attorney-client privilege. As AI tools become increasingly integrated into legal practice, from legal research and document review to predictive analytics and client communication, new challenges and ethical considerations arise concerning the protection of confidential client information. The course will explore how the use of AI might impact the cre... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Professionalism for Attorneys
Explore the core principles that guide ethical and professional practice in the legal field. This CLE course delves into the Lawyer’s Creed and the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism, inviting attorneys to reflect on how these ideals influence everyday decision-making. Participants will examine the balance between serving clients and upholding the public good, consider strategies for maintaining the profession’s integrity, and review best practices for effective client communicati... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Best Practices on Retainers and Collections with Clients and Ethics Rules
Billing, retainers, and collections are central to law practice management but can also be a source of conflict and ethical risk. This CLE program will provide attorneys with practical guidance on drafting engagement agreements, setting billing practices, and handling late payments while maintaining strong client relationships. Presenters will also address strategies to improve collections, avoid fee disputes, and enhance communication with clients. The program further explores professi... More Info
$751.5Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
Ethically Promoting Your Legal Practice: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices
Attorneys today face increasing pressure to market their practices effectively while staying within the bounds of professional responsibility. This CLE program provides a comprehensive review of the ethical framework governing attorney advertising and client communications, with practical guidance on how to promote your practice without running afoul of the rules. Participants will examine the requirements of Rules 7.1–7.5, as well as Rules 5.7 and 5.8, and consider how proposed amendme... More Info
$1002Ethics Credits -
From Prompt to Practice: Using AI in The Legal Field
This practical CLE program is designed for attorneys looking to integrate generative AI—specifically ChatGPT—into their legal workflows safely and effectively. Participants will learn how to set up and interact with ChatGPT using high-value, legally focused prompts, and will explore how to apply AI to common legal tasks, including legal research, case law summarization, document comparison, motion and email drafting, and client communication. Through live demonstrations, fill-in-the-bla... More Info
$751.5Technology -
The Strictest Conflict Rule: Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions with Clients
Few conflict-of-interest rules are as demanding as Rule 1.8(a), which regulates business transactions between lawyers and their clients. This CLE program takes a deep dive into the Rule’s stringent requirements, exploring what qualifies as a “business transaction,” the types of arrangements that trigger its application, and whether such conflicts can ever be waived. We will also examine the essential elements of a valid waiver, and consider how the Rule impacts midstream modifications to fee a... More Info
$501Ethics Credit