Louisiana CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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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 -
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
$501Professionalism -
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
$501Ethics 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
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Brains, Bias, and the Bar: How Cognitive Errors Compromise Justice
This CLE explores how cognitive biases distort legal judgment, relationships, and institutional outcomes. Attorneys will examine common cognitive errors—such as the availability heuristic, fundamental attribution error, and anchoring bias—and how they influence everything from charging decisions and settlement negotiations to origination credit and law firm leadership. Through real-world examples and current research, the course highlights how race, gender, and structural inequities in... More Info
$501.2Professionalism -
Where Are We Now: DEI in Today’s Legal Landscape
The legal profession stands at a critical juncture as it grapples with the rapidly changing dynamics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This CLE course offers a comprehensive examination of how DEI initiatives are being reevaluated and reshaped in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions on affirmative action. Attendees will explore how these rulings—and broader challenges to DEI emerging from the Trump administration era—are influencing policies, practices, and priorities wi... More Info
$501Professionalism -
Ethical Considerations in Representing Multiple and Corporate Clients
The foundation of any attorney-client relationship is the client. However, it isn’t always obvious to a lay person who your client is. It is imperative for clients to understand who we represent, the subtleties of organizational representation and joint representation, as well as the contours of attorney-client communications and what actions can waive confidentiality. It is equally important as attorneys to be on guard against inappropriate expansion of who we represent and the scope... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Ethical Mediation: Principles and Practices in Dispute Resolution
The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly in the area of mediation, has grown dramatically in the past ten years. However, it is a process in which many counsel are unfamiliar. Judge Scheinkman will discuss the importance of ethical considerations that relate to settlement negotiations. Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the parties negotiate in an ethical fashion which translates into good faith. While the trust of an adversary is a relative concept, there is an... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation
This CLE examines the ethical issues that arise when attorneys are performing legal services on a pro bono basis. Using the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, it identifies particular rules that would apply in common pro bono scenarios, and discusses how attorneys can spot potential issues and avoid “steeping over” ethical lines while they seek to effectively represent their clients and increase access to justice through their pro bono work. Some Michigan and other state bar variations... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Reel Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Film and TV Scenarios
This fun interactive CLE course will cover various ethical scenarios by analyzing ethical dilemmas presented in popular movies and television shows, and how to best navigate such issues. Real life examples will be presented, along with solutions and considerations, along with possible outcomes. A mock format will be utilized, with the focus being on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. This course is designed to provide you with the skills to evaluate and handle ethical issues... More Info
$501Ethics Credit