Wisconsin CLE - Professional Responsibility Courses
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Live WebinarWednesday, March 25, 202610:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The PI Lien Playbook: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Strategies
This comprehensive, CLE will delve into the complex legal frameworks and critical ethical duties surrounding the management of personal injury (PI) liens. Attendees will learn practical, advanced strategies for accurately identifying, effectively negotiating, and properly resolving medical (e.g., hospital, physician), governmental (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, VA), and other third-party liens. The presentation will focus on maximizing client recovery while strictly adhering to professional respon... More Info
$1002Total Credits1 Ethics -
Live WebinarWednesday, March 25, 20261:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Reviewing the Attorney Advertising Rules and How They Apply to Changes in Advertising and AI-Powered Content Creation
Do you want to grow your practice without crossing ethical lines in attorney advertising and solicitation? This CLE program focuses on the ethical and regulatory framework governing law firm marketing, helping attorneys understand how to promote their services while complying with applicable advertising rules. The course examines common ethical pitfalls in both traditional and digital marketing and offers practical guidance for building a compliant, strategic marketing plan. Topics in... More Info
$1002Total Credits1 Ethics -
Live WebinarThursday, April 2, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Your AI Use Might Be an Ethics Violation: Evaluating Today’s AI Providers Using the Ethics Zone Framework
Are you using AI to draft briefs, analyze case law, or communicate with clients? Depending on which plan you're on, you may already be in violation of your ethical obligations, and most lawyers have no idea. AI tools have enormous potential to transform legal practice, but they carry drastically different levels of appropriateness depending on the type of work involved. Not all AI subscriptions are created equal: different plans at the same provider can have radically different terms governing... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Live WebinarTuesday, April 7, 20261:30 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Ethical Responsibilities in Law Office Management and the Supervision of Non-Lawyers
Many lawyers may not fully understand the Bar rules and ethical considerations regarding managing a law office and supervising lawyers and non-lawyer. This CLE course will address important ethical considerations and provide critical information and guidance regarding law office management and supervising non-lawyers, including the ethical requirements of supervising lawyers and non-lawyers, the elements of competence, identifying potential conflicts of interest, client intake, managing client... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Live WebinarThursday, April 9, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: From Payroll to Pleadings: The Ethics Zone Framework for Deploying AI Across Every Layer of Law Firm Practice
Every law firm is using AI. Very few can explain why the way they're using it is ethically defensible. The problem isn't recklessness. It's that existing guidance treats AI as a single category of risk, offering the same vague caution whether you're automating payroll or drafting a motion for summary judgment. These are not the same activity, they do not carry the same ethical obligations, and they should not be governed by the same policy. This CLE introduces the Ethics Zone Framework, an or... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Live WebinarThursday, April 9, 20262:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: So, Do I Have to Go to Jail?” Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel at Sentencing
"So, do I have to go to jail?" This is perhaps the most impactful question a criminal defendant asks their defense lawyer, and perhaps the most impactful detail a prosecutor must consider. This course focuses on the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities that arise when addressing questions of incarceration. Asking whether someone would or could go to jail may inadvertently raise ethical challenges for both prosecutors and defense lawyers. In this course, we will review key c... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Live WebinarFriday, April 10, 20262:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: When Enough Isn’t Enough: Eating, Sex, and Exercise Addictions in the Legal Profession
Food, sex, and exercise are often part of healthy, enjoyable lives. But when any of these behaviors becomes a dominant focus, difficult to control, or harmful to oneself or others, they may signal compulsive, disordered, or addictive patterns. When does healthy engagement cross the line into harmful behavior—and when is enough no longer enough? This CLE program examines how behavioral addictions and compulsive disorders related to eating, sexual behavior, and exercise can develop, how t... More Info
$501Lawyer Awareness -
Live WebinarMonday, April 27, 202612:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: From High-Functioning to Non-Functioning: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Misuse in the Legal Profession
“Maybe I drink more than I should, but it isn’t affecting my life—I’m ‘high-functioning.’”. “I’m fine. I just have a lot on my mind, but it’s nothing I can’t handle on my own.” Sound familiar? Many professionals have heard—or said—something similar. Whether the underlying issue involves substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, or other stress-related factors, people often delay seeking help if they are still able to maintain their personal and professional responsibilities.... More Info
$501Lawyer Awareness -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Attorney Conflicts of Interest: What’s New in Ethics Opinions and Case Law
Conflicts of interest remain one of the most complex and critical challenges in the ethical practice of law. This CLE course provides an update on identifying, addressing, and managing conflicts in today’s legal landscape. Attendees will explore key issues including: (a) recognizing and handling former client conflicts; (b) obtaining and documenting informed consent to conflicts with current and former clients; and (c) navigating conflicts involving affiliated entities. The course will... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Issues in Ending Client Representation and Collecting Fees
A lawyer’s representation of a client and termination or withdrawal from representation generates multiple potential ethics issues, including providing adequate notice to the client, ensuring that the client’s interests are not prejudiced, and collecting earned fees and costs. This CLE course will discuss these issues and provide important information and tips to guide lawyers to prevent or mitigate any issues that may arise. More Info
$501General Credit -
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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
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ghosts in the Machine: Navigating the AI Ethics Frontier
Artificial Intelligence has moved from a "novelty" to a "standard of care" requirement. This CLE course provides an essential update for practitioners on the rapidly evolving ethical obligations surrounding generative and agentic AI. We will move beyond the basics of "don’t hallucinate" to explore the next generation of risks: agentic AI autonomy, AI-driven billing scrutiny, and the emerging duty of technological competence that may soon penalize lawyers for failing to use AI efficiently.... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$1002General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Best Practices on Retainers and Collections with Clients and Ethics Rules
Billing, retainers, and collections are central to law practice management but can also be a source of conflict and ethical risk. This CLE program will provide attorneys with practical guidance on drafting engagement agreements, setting billing practices, and handling late payments while maintaining strong client relationships. Presenters will also address strategies to improve collections, avoid fee disputes, and enhance communication with clients. The program further explores professi... More Info
$751.5Law Prac Mgmt -
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
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
$501Lawyer Awareness -
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
Distressed Lawyers: An Occupational Hazard?
If there is one phrase we continue to hear more than any other term as we navigate through our “new normal” world, it is “stressed out.” But what is stress? What does it look like and feel like? More importantly, what can we do to prevent the normal stress and “lawyer anxiety” so common in our profession from developing into the physically and emotionally draining state known as Burnout? Has it really become an occupational hazard? Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic... More Info
$501Lawyer Awareness -
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