Wisconsin CLE - Ethics and Professionalism Courses
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Live WebinarThursday, October 2, 202512:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: 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 -
Live WebinarThursday, October 30, 20251:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: 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 -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Conflict of Interest Issues
This practical CLE program explores common ethical pitfalls attorneys encounter in everyday practice and offers clear, actionable guidance for avoiding them. Participants will examine issues such as forming unintended attorney-client relationships, drafting effective engagement letters, managing conflicts of interest, and maintaining client confidentiality—both in-person and in virtual settings. The session also covers challenges related to online marketing, trust account management, a... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today
Immigrants need zealous representation now more than ever. But even in high-pressure environments, ethical boundaries remain. This CLE course explores the limits of zealous advocacy and offers practical guidance for avoiding common ethical pitfalls in today's immigration practice. In this course, we will cover: Which Rules Apply? Navigating State and Federal Ethics Rules Signature Requirements and Responsibilities Counseling Clients vs. Unlawful Encouragement Avoiding Frivolous Cla... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Recent Trends in Lawyer Discipline and Ethical Takeaways
It seems to be harder and harder to define something that use to seem so obvious – Attorney Misconduct. This CLE presentation will attempt to shine a clear focus on growing concerns about behavior within the profession. These are concerns shared not only by the profession and but also by the general public. Once lawyers and judges were held in high respect but recent behavior by lawyers and judges have severely tarnished that image. Judges as well as practicing lawyers are finding thei... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice
This CLE course will explore some of the major traps that Lawyers and Law Firms face when using the various social media platforms that permeate the world as we know it. The course will in addition to identifying those traps outline best practices one can utilized to avoid the traps before they are ever tripped. Next the course will look at dealing with mistakes and errors that may have been made despite your best efforts. Specific areas of investigation will include lawyer advertisin... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Legal Ethics: Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Bad Lawyering
This CLE course covers the pitfalls, mistakes, and trappings made by lawyers which warrant the Bar’s attention and do reputational harm. Topics addressed will include: the duty to communicate material events in a matter; managing a client's expectations of the scope of representation; preserving confidential client communications; and handling client funds. Rules specific to California and the ABA Model Rules will be covered along with guidance on good practices and healthy dynamic... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective
This CLE course will focus on the ethical obligations that govern counsel in litigated matters and the boundaries that must be respected to ensure compliance with professional standards. Panelists will explore the ethical rules that shape an attorney’s responsibilities when representing a client and discuss the key limitations that must be observed. They will also provide practical insights on how to navigate these requirements effectively, offering “common sense” guidance to help you stay wit... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Recognizing and Handling Conflicts of Interest
This CLE course will provide critical information and guidance regarding conflicts of interest, including screening for conflicts and addressing different types of conflicts, including simultaneous representation of clients, representing multiple clients, engaging in business transactions with clients, lawyer as Witness, the organization as client, and when the client is under a disability. Attendees will learn about the importance of properly handling conflicts of interest, includin... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Considerations Regarding Hourly Billing and More
This CLE program offers a comprehensive overview of essential billing practices for attorneys. The course is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of fundamental billing procedures, the governing rules and regulations related to billing in the legal field, and practical time-keeping strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Led by an esteemed attorney specializing in ethics and professional responsibility, this program delves into critical aspects of legal bi... More Info
$501General Credit