Washington MCLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Counsel's Role in Developing & Adopting a Code of Ethics
Codes of Ethics often occupy a gray area. Is the Code a policy? A part of By-laws? Is it enforceable? Does it apply to everyone? Is it mandatory, merely aspirational or just window dressing? It has become increasingly common for organizations of all types – for-profit, non-profit, governmental, homeowner associations and others – to adopt such Codes. What these disparate entities have in common is a small cadre of persons acting on behalf of larger constituencies under the scrutiny of... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Changing the Landscape of Diversity, Inclusion & the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
This CLE program will discuss the disproportionate statistics of women and minorities in partner positions at law firms, provide an analysis of the key impediments that have affected women and minorities from advancing and discuss how litigation has been used as a tool not only to combat discrimination, but also as leverage to drive diversity and inclusion efforts. The panelist's will also highlight practices that attorneys and law firms can adopt to increase diversity and inclusion ef... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Remote Legal Work in the Post-Pandemic Age
The Pandemic has finally taught lawyers, even the most technologically averse, that they can work from just about anywhere. But have the law and professional responsibility rules kept pace? In this program, we will explore the disconnect between the reality of remote practice and the applicable legal and ethical rules. We will use hypotheticals to discuss the key issues, such as virtual law offices, working remotely across state lines, in-state law office requirements, and more.... More Info
$501Ethics Credit