Oregon MCLE - Professional Responsibility Courses
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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
$501Ethics 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
$501Ethics 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
$501Mental Health/Abuse -
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
$501Mental Health/Abuse -
"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
$501Ethics 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
$501Ethics 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
$501Ethics Credit -
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
$1002Total Credits1 Ethics -
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
$501Ethics 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
$751.5Ethics Credits