Texas CLE - Ethics Credit Courses
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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 -
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
$751.5Ethics 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
$501Ethics 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
$501Ethics 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
$501Ethics Credit -
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
$501Ethics 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
$1002Ethics Credits -
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 -
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 -
Internet and Sports Gambling: A “Secret” Addiction No More
The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling? In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy Vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, many states began approving both traditional and sports betting, making on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer, and tabl... More Info
$501Ethics Credit