Ethics CLE Course Catalog

In this introductory program, Zach McGee discusses the California Attorney Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism, which reflect how the California State Bar thinks that lawyers should practice law. But the Guidelines are voluntary, do not create standards of conduct or care, do not supplant any rules or laws that govern attorney conduct and cannot be an independent basis for imposition of discipline or a finding of malpractice. In light of these limitations, how should attorneys think about the Guidelines and should we commit to following them? Rules covered include: ABA Model Rules 1.4, 4.1 & 8.4; California Bus. and Prof. Code ? 6068 (d); and California Attorney Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism (2007).

Join this program, 'Balancing Duty and Confidentiality: Protecting Privilege and Confidentiality in Child Abuse Cases', where our esteemed speakers will dissect this intricate subject. This session aims to unravel the legal and ethical complexities involved, furnishing participants with effective strategies to uphold confidentiality and privilege in such sensitive scenarios.

Everyone knows that Taylor Swift is a music genius. But she’s made some pretty smart moves in the courtroom too. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he talks about how the ethics rules are invoked in some of Taylor Swift’s run ins with the legal system. You don’t have to be a Swiftie to watch the program…but you might end up one when you’re done!

In Part II of this popular program, Andrew Struve uses wild legal opinions as a basis for reviewing the canons of legal ethics that apply to judges, and to discuss whether these“unique” opinions are consistent with the high ethical standards to which members of the judiciary are held.

Andrew Struve uses these wild legal opinions as a basis for reviewing the canons of legal ethics that apply to judges and to discuss whether these “unique” opinions are consistent with the high ethical standards to which members of the judiciary are held.

Why do we have so many cat sayings? What do they mean? And do they really teach anything about attorney ethics? In this program, Stuart will explain it all. We’ll talk about the origins of these cat sayings and the ethics lessons beneath each.

In this program we’re going to talk about Stuart’s Rules for Proper Airplane Etiquette. And what are rules of etiquette? They are rules of behavior. Well, look at that…it just so happens that the ethics rules are also rules of behavior. So let’s talk about how we should behave on a plane, and compare that to how we should behave in the practice.

The contemporary legal landscape is in flux, driven by technological advancements, market volatility, and complex client demands. Steering law firms through this intricate matrix requires a unique blend of leadership traits, ones that embrace innovation, champion resilience, and foster collaboration. This session offers an in-depth exploration into the characteristics of today's law firm leaders and the multifaceted challenges they navigate.

Join our session to explore the world of citizen developers, where subject-matter experts drive AI's potential. Our panelists will discuss their journey to become a citizen developer and will highlight their vital role in AI's era of job disruption to include subjects such as negotiating complex contracts, and supporting sales while pursuing "better", cost effective and efficient solutions.