West Virginia CLE - 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
$501.2Ethics Credits -
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Counsel’s Role in Adopting, Implementing & Enforcing a Code of Ethics
What exactly is a code of ethics? Are they policies? By-laws? Suggestions? Are they enforceable? To whom do they apply? Regardless of what type of organization you belong to, most today have some form of ethical code they adopt and claim to abide by, especially given that they are represented by a small cadre of individuals under the scrutiny of both stakeholders and the larger population. This CLE course will explain the role of attorneys in the creation, adoption and implementation of... More Info
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Diversity and Inclusion: The Concept of Implicit Bias
Implicit bias is a phenomenon that is under increasing study. It is unconscious bias formed by associations in the brain that link two ideas together, and is formed by experiences, cultural affirmations, society, media and other influences. This CLE program will address how implicit bias can affect a workplace, and how companies can incorporate best practices and measures to address bias and promote morale. More Info
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Does Jewish Law Like Lawyers? Building a Just Legal System
Lawyers have a unique appreciation of the pitfalls of overly zealous representation, and of the need for codes of professional responsibility that regulate an attorney’s behavior. Unexpectedly, ancient Jewish legal texts contain crucial lessons regarding the distinction between good and bad lawyering. In this CLE, a professor at Pepperdine University School of Law delves into the sources and provides a new perspective on lawyer ethics. More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits -
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Dying for a Laugh: Lessons Learned from Lawyers in Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
This important CLE program will take a look at famous people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse and how it relates to the Legal Profession. The statistics dealing with lawyers and law students regarding Mental Illness and Substance Abuse are eye-opening. Compared to the normal population, lawyers and law students suffer from these conditions at an alarming rate, and need to be addressed. Mr. Tagtmeier also provides his insights from suffering from depression and alcoholism, an... More Info
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E-Discovery’s Emerging Ethical Challenges
As the need to produce and examine ESI grows, attorneys will be expected to be technologically educated and sophisticated. This presentation will review the challenges of preserving and gathering this ESI, dealing with the clients use of social media, and the ethical pitfalls that need to be avoided. This CLE will address the ABA's Model Rule 1.1 and the obligation on the part of attorneys. More Info
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Ethical Client Management: Tips and Tricks On What Can Save You Problems
This CLE is a look at starting the client relationship and ethically managing initial client expectations. Sprinkled with examples and ethical rule applications, review how to start a client relationship off on the right foot in terms of client goals and attitudes. Learn tips and tricks to avoid problems and stay in compliance with attorney regulation at the start of taking on a client. More Info
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Ethical Considerations During a Pandemic
This session will examine a number of ethical issues concerning client representation during the pandemic. The course is designed for both attorneys and investigators and will focus on the particular issues that have arisen as a result of COVID-19 such as virtual meetings, and digital storage of material and information. More Info
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Ethical Implications of Litigating Against The Mentally Ill
In this CLE course, NACLE’s well known instructor and extremely published legal commentator, Dov Treiman takes you through the ins and outs of your ethical obligations when you realize that your adverse party is suffering from a mental impairment or disease. He discusses both the legal and the practical considerations. Preferring improvisation to straight lecture (but prepared for both), he welcomes your comments and questions. More Info
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Ethical Issues Concerning Retainer Agreements, Website Management, and Termination Letters
This CLE program will present and discuss issues concerning the engagement of clients through effective Engagement Letters, creating and maintaining firm websites to minimize any potential representation risks as well as determining when termination of the Attorney/Client relationship is proper (or required). Participants will be introduced to appropriate forms and strategies when facing the request of representation by a potential client. More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits