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  • DEI in Today’s Legal Environment: Court Cases, Federal Challenges, and Public Pressure Campaigns

    This CLE program examines how implicit bias and evolving DEI initiatives are reshaping the legal profession—both in practice and under increasing legal scrutiny. As lawsuits and federal actions challenging the legality of DEI programs continue to expand, attorneys must navigate a rapidly shifting landscape that now reaches well beyond traditional employment claims. From law firm recruiting and mentorship pipelines to scholarships, client-facing initiatives, and internal culture programs, the r... More Info

    $50
    1Diversity/Inclusion

  • Navigating Trauma with Clients: Safeguarding Lawyer Wellness

    In representing clients facing crisis, loss, and adversity, attorneys are routinely exposed to secondary trauma—often without recognizing its effects. This CLE explores how such exposure arises in legal practice, the risk factors unique to attorneys across practice areas, and the ways secondary trauma can influence professional judgment, client relationships, and ethical decision-making. Participants will gain practical strategies to identify early warning signs in themselves and collea... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • From Payroll to Pleadings: The Ethics Zone Framework for Deploying AI Across Every Layer of Law Firm Practice

    Every law firm is using AI. Very few can explain why the way they're using it is ethically defensible. The problem isn't recklessness. It's that existing guidance treats AI as a single category of risk, offering the same vague caution whether you're automating payroll or drafting a motion for summary judgment. These are not the same activity, they do not carry the same ethical obligations, and they should not be governed by the same policy. This CLE introduces the Ethics Zone Framework,... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Navigating Emerging Ethical Issues: Withdrawal and Fair Jury Selection

    This CLE program provides a detailed, practice-oriented examination of two increasingly complex areas of legal ethics: attorney withdrawal and fair jury selection. Tailored for litigators and trial counsel, the course analyzes the tension between a lawyer’s duty of confidentiality and the need to provide sufficient information to support a motion to withdraw, particularly in situations involving client misconduct, nonpayment, or breakdowns in the attorney-client relationship. Participants will... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Balancing Zeal and Professionalism

    This CLE course examines the evolving concept of “zealous advocacy” and its proper role in modern legal practice. Once embedded in the black-letter rules, zeal has largely been relocated to the Preamble and comments of the ABA Model Rules—reflecting a shift toward balance, judgment, and professionalism. Using Georgia’s Lawyer’s Creed, the Aspirational Statement on Professionalism, and the framework developed by Nathan M. Crystal, participants will explore how different philosophies of... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice

    The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools across the legal profession presents significant ethical, professional, and risk-management considerations for attorneys. This CLE program examines the duties imposed on lawyers by rules of professional conduct, court orders, and emerging judicial guidance relating to the use of AI tools in legal practice, including issues of competence, supervision, confidentiality, client disclosure, and candor to the tribunal. The course also addre... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • From High-Functioning to Non-Functioning: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Misuse in the Legal Profession

    “Maybe I drink more than I should, but it isn’t affecting my life—I’m ‘high-functioning.’”. “I’m fine. I just have a lot on my mind, but it’s nothing I can’t handle on my own.” Sound familiar? Many professionals have heard—or said—something similar. Whether the underlying issue involves substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, or other stress-related factors, people often delay seeking help if they are still able to maintain their personal and professional responsibilities.... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • High Stakes, High Standards: Tax Ethics for Every Attorney

    Lawyers understand that tax is a niche practice area with unique characteristics. Its distinguishing factors include not only the technical complexity of the discipline, but also the heightened ethical standards to which practitioners must adhere. In addition to the ABA Model Rules and the ethics codes of the individual states, tax lawyers are subject to IRS Circular 230 and must understand the various potential penalties set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. For opinion practice, ta... More Info

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • When Enough Isn’t Enough: Eating, Sex, and Exercise Addictions in the Legal Profession

    Food, sex, and exercise are often part of healthy, enjoyable lives. But when any of these behaviors becomes a dominant focus, difficult to control, or harmful to oneself or others, they may signal compulsive, disordered, or addictive patterns. When does healthy engagement cross the line into harmful behavior—and when is enough no longer enough? This CLE program examines how behavioral addictions and compulsive disorders related to eating, sexual behavior, and exercise can develop, how t... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • "So, Do I Have to Go to Jail?” Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel at Sentencing

    "So, do I have to go to jail?" This is perhaps the most impactful question a criminal defendant asks their defense lawyer, and perhaps the most impactful detail a prosecutor must consider. This course focuses on the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities that arise when addressing questions of incarceration. Asking whether someone would or could go to jail may inadvertently raise ethical challenges for both prosecutors and defense lawyers. In this course, we will review... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Ethical Responsibilities in Law Office Management and the Supervision of Non-Lawyers

    Many lawyers may not fully understand the Bar rules and ethical considerations regarding managing a law office and supervising lawyers and non-lawyer. This CLE course will address important ethical considerations and provide critical information and guidance regarding law office management and supervising non-lawyers, including the ethical requirements of supervising lawyers and non-lawyers, the elements of competence, identifying potential conflicts of interest, client intake, managing client... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Your AI Use Might Be an Ethics Violation: Evaluating Today’s AI Providers Using the Ethics Zone Framework

    Are you using AI to draft briefs, analyze case law, or communicate with clients? Depending on which plan you're on, you may already be in violation of your ethical obligations, and most lawyers have no idea. AI tools have enormous potential to transform legal practice, but they carry drastically different levels of appropriateness depending on the type of work involved. Not all AI subscriptions are created equal: different plans at the same provider can have radically different terms governing... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Reviewing the Attorney Advertising Rules and How They Apply to Changes in Advertising and AI-Powered Content Creation

    Do you want to grow your practice without crossing ethical lines in attorney advertising and solicitation? This CLE program focuses on the ethical and regulatory framework governing law firm marketing, helping attorneys understand how to promote their services while complying with applicable advertising rules. The course examines common ethical pitfalls in both traditional and digital marketing and offers practical guidance for building a compliant, strategic marketing plan. Topics in... More Info

    $100
    2Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • The PI Lien Playbook: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Strategies

    This comprehensive, CLE course will delve into the complex legal frameworks and critical ethical duties surrounding the management of personal injury (PI) liens. Attendees will learn practical, advanced strategies for accurately identifying, effectively negotiating, and properly resolving medical (e.g., hospital, physician), governmental (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, VA), and other third-party liens. The presentation will focus on maximizing client recovery while strictly adhering to prof... More Info

    $100
    2Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • Lawyer, Tool, or Machine: Evolving Ethical Responsibility in the AI Age

    This CLE program explores how artificial intelligence, both generative and agentic, is reshaping legal practice and triggering new ethical challenges. This session offers practical guidance on using AI in a manner consistent with professional and ethical obligations. Participants will examine ethical issues such as competence, confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law, supervisory responsibilities, and other core ethical duties. The program will provide strategies for integrating A... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Burnout, Motivation, and Long-Term Sustainability in Legal Practice

    The legal profession is demanding, high-stakes, and often defined by long hours, billable targets, and rigorous performance metrics. While these pressures can drive achievement, they can also erode the sense of purpose that initially inspired lawyers to enter the field. This CLE course explores the intersection of burnout, motivation, and professional fulfillment in legal practice, offering participants practical tools to sustain long-term engagement, effectiveness, and personal well-being.... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • Attorney Conflicts of Interest: What’s New in Ethics Opinions and Case Law

    Conflicts of interest remain one of the most complex and critical challenges in the ethical practice of law. This CLE course provides an update on identifying, addressing, and managing conflicts in today’s legal landscape. Attendees will explore key issues including: (a) recognizing and handling former client conflicts; (b) obtaining and documenting informed consent to conflicts with current and former clients; and (c) navigating conflicts involving affiliated entities. The course will... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators

    This CLE course examines four of the most pressing and evolving ethical challenges confronting civil litigators today. Drawing on decades of trial experience, the faculty will analyze core ethical principles and apply them to high-risk situations that routinely arise in civil practice. The program will address ethical boundaries in preparing clients for testimony, including where effective advocacy ends and improper coaching begins. It will explore emerging professional responsibility i... More Info

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Ethical Issues in Ending Client Representation and Collecting Fees

    A lawyer’s representation of a client and termination or withdrawal from representation generates multiple potential ethics issues, including providing adequate notice to the client, ensuring that the client’s interests are not prejudiced, and collecting earned fees and costs. This CLE course will discuss these issues and provide important information and tips to guide lawyers to prevent or mitigate any issues that may arise. More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Professional Responsibility in Law Firm Transitions

    This ethics-focused CLE program examining the professional responsibility obligations implicated in law firm sales, acquisitions, mergers, and internal transitions. The course centers on the Rules of Professional Conduct governing client protection, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, fee arrangements, supervision, and competent representation during periods of firm change. Participants will explore the ethics rules applicable to selling and purchasing a law firm, including client n... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • The New Definition of Legal Ethics and Competence in the Age of AI

    This ethics CLE examines how artificial intelligence affects lawyers’ professional obligations under existing Rules of Professional Conduct. While the Model Rules themselves have not materially changed, the program discusses how evolving legal workflows and increased reliance on technology influence the application of ethical standards relating to competence, communication, confidentiality, supervision, and candor. The course addresses the use of AI as a tool in legal practice, includi... More Info

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Ethics in Mediation Practice: What ABA 518 Means for Attorneys

    As mediation continues to expand across legal practice, so do the ethical responsibilities placed on attorney-mediators and advocates who participate in the process. With the recent release of ABA Formal Opinion 518, attorneys are now faced with new guidance—and new questions—regarding neutrality, client communication, conflicts, and the boundaries of advocacy within a mediated setting. This CLE program breaks down what ABA 518 means in practical terms, outlining how it aligns with and... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Ghosts in the Machine: Navigating the AI Ethics Frontier

    Artificial Intelligence has moved from a "novelty" to a "standard of care" requirement. This CLE course provides an essential update for practitioners on the rapidly evolving ethical obligations surrounding generative and agentic AI. We will move beyond the basics of "don’t hallucinate" to explore the next generation of risks: agentic AI autonomy, AI-driven billing scrutiny, and the emerging duty of technological competence that may soon penalize lawyers for failing to use AI efficiently.... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • The Evolution and Devolution of Civility

    This CLE program examines the evolving role of civility in the legal profession and the increasing attention courts and regulators are paying to attorney conduct. As concerns about incivility in litigation, motion practice, discovery, and courtroom advocacy have grown, courts have turned to disciplinary authorities and professionalism rules to address conduct that undermines the administration of justice. The effectiveness of these efforts, however, has been uneven, particularly in large juris... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Legal Ethics Update: Trends and Challenges for Today’s Lawyers

    This CLE program provides an in-depth review of the most significant ethics opinions issued over the past year by the ABA and various state bar authorities. The session will not only outline the governing rules but also explore their practical impact on day-to-day legal practice. The program will then examine several notable ethics challenges that surfaced during the year, including the pressures placed on attorneys by external forces such as political efforts that tested the independen... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Mindful Lawyering: Emotional Intelligence in Mediation and Legal Practice

    This CLE program explores how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can enhance mediation and everyday legal practice. Drawing on both litigation and dispute resolution perspectives, the session offers practical tools to help attorneys: Navigate stressful moments with greater clarity and professionalism Recognize when reactivity undermines communication and outcomes Apply mindfulness strategies to pause, reset, and respond more effectively Integrate emotional intelligence into ethic... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • Raising the Bar on Mental and Emotional Well Being in the Legal Profession

    In the high-stakes world of law, stress is often seen as an inevitable part of the job. This CLE course invites legal professionals to pause, reflect, and explore practical ways to reduce stress and cultivate a more balanced life. Through engaging discussions and real-world scenarios, participants will identify common sources of stress within various types of law practices, and discover actionable strategies to manage and mitigate that stress. They will also learn techniques to foster... More Info

    $75
    1.5Atty Wellness

  • Regulate, Respond, and Resilience: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Attorneys

    The legal profession is inherently high-stress, often exposing attorneys and staff to significant personal and vicarious trauma, which can compromise well-being, team dynamics, and overall firm competence. This CLE course moves beyond individual coping to focus on organizational and leadership strategies for building a truly resilient legal workplace. Attendees will learn how chronic stress and trauma affect the high-performance demands of legal work, from competency to ethical conduct.... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • Ethical Armor: Leveraging the Rules of Professional Conduct Against Problem Clients

    Even the most skilled attorney can find themselves in ethical quicksand when dealing with disorganized, demanding, or disappearing clients. This practical CLE program examines how the Rules of Professional Conduct—particularly those governing competence, scope of representation, and diligence—can be used not just as compliance obligations, but as protective armor. Using real-world examples and strategies, the session explores how to define engagement boundaries, document communications... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $100
    2Ethics Credits

  • 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

    $75
    1.5Total Credits
    0.5 Ethics

  • 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

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • Uncovering Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession: How to Identify and Combat It

    Implicit bias exists in every profession, and the legal field is no exception. This practical and thought-provoking CLE program is designed to help attorneys recognize how unconscious associations can influence workplace dynamics, professional interactions, and outcomes in the practice of law. Participants will explore the foundational rules governing bias in the legal profession, including CRPC 8.4.1. The session will provide a clear definition of implicit bias and its various forms, u... More Info

    $50
    1Diversity/Inclusion

  • Ethics in the Age of AI: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Legal Practice

    As artificial intelligence transforms the legal profession, lawyers face a critical challenge: how to harness AI's powerful capabilities while navigating complex ethical obligations that can make or break your practice. This essential CLE course provides practical guidance for attorneys seeking to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Harvey AI, Relativity, and contract analysis platforms without stepping into ethical landmines that could result in sanctions, malpractice claims, or disciplinary acti... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Ethical Conflict of Interest Issues

    This practical CLE program explores common ethical pitfalls attorneys encounter in everyday practice and offers clear, actionable guidance for avoiding them. Participants will examine issues such as forming unintended attorney-client relationships, drafting effective engagement letters, managing conflicts of interest, and maintaining client confidentiality—both in-person and in virtual settings. The session also covers challenges related to online marketing, trust account management, a... More Info

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

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