Virgin Islands CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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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
$501Ethics 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
$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 -
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
$501Mental Health/Abuse -
Privacy, Data Security and Cyberattacks: Overview, Prevention and Proactive Responses
Your law firm holds a significant amount of data, including personally identifiable information of your clients and sensitive, confidential information. How are you protecting it? Attorneys have an ethical obligation to prevent unauthorized access and disclosure -- is your network secure? Many law firms have been hacked. Do you have a plan to recover from a cyberattack? In this CLE course, you will learn about protecting information, training your lawyers and staff to recognize common... More Info
$501Technology -
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 -
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 -
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