West Virginia (WV) Ethics CLE Course Catalog

In today’s fast-paced work environment, stress and anxiety are common challenges that can impact both productivity and well-being. This program is designed to equip you with actionable strategies to confidently manage these pressures for yourself and your colleagues and learn the role that organizational health plays.

Join esteemed speakers as they unravel intricate ethical dilemmas and navigate the evolving landscape of ethical conduct in law. Gain fresh perspectives, practical insights, and proactive strategies to maintain ethical integrity in the legal profession.

In this 1-hour course, Dr. Brian Russell, Licensed Psychologist and Attorney, discusses issues encountered and interventions employed repeatedly in years of psychotherapy sessions with attorneys. Topics include "impostor syndrome," perfectionism, burnout, and spillover effects on relationships outside of work, as well as tips to help attorneys manage work-related stress more healthily, effectively, and sustainably.

Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform industries and drive innovation; however it also raises ethical concerns, particularly around data protection. Data can impact an organization’s decision-making, compliance and strategy, placing data governance at the forefront of in-house legal professionals' concerns. Our esteemed panel of AI experts will discuss the importance of managing data retention appropriately in order to maintain data integrity, and will provide practical strategies for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and mitigating the risks of bias and discrimination in AI systems. In this session, we will dive deep into the complexities of data governance, addressing the unique challenges faced by in-house legal teams and offering practical solutions to harness the power of data effectively and securely.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for employers and employees. It has never been more important to properly prepare your workforce for the use of AI in a way that is safe for your organization. Our panel of experts will discuss the legal and regulatory considerations for AI use in the workplace, and will also share insights and practical advice in regards to addressing potential job displacement concerns, ensuring fair and ethical AI use, and compliance with labor laws.

Whether it's raising your profile, gaining extra resources, or exploring new opportunities, building and leveraging your network is essential to evolving as a legal professional. Although easily overlooked or deprioritized, in an increasingly connected world, networking is as invaluable as ever. All the more so if you develop and maintain connections you can dependably rely on. Attend this session as our experts provide insights into how best to grow and leverage your network, while avoiding common pitfalls, to help you achieve your professional goals.

We all know that CLE programs are boring and a chore to watch. But we’re breaking the rules – a CLE program that’s intentionally funny and (gasp) entertaining, yet somehow still informative. In the latest installment of this popular series, Mark Wooster, presents a humorous take on the unethical conduct of lawyers from some classic 1960's TV series. Reserve your seat today and we’ll waive the two-drink minimum! Rules covered include: ABA Model Rules 1.1, 1.9, 3.3 & 4.1.

We all know that CLE programs are boring and a chore to watch. But we’re breaking the rules – a CLE program that’s intentionally funny and (gasp) entertaining, yet somehow still informative. In the latest installment of this popular series, Mark Wooster takes on more outrageous conduct by fictional lawyers in television series, in addition to sharing his sympathies for the real-life lawyer who unwittingly starred in the infamous “I am not a cat” clip that recently went viral. Rules covered include: ABA Model Rules 1.6, 3.3, 7.1 & 8.4; Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.6 & 7.1.

In the next installment in this popular series, Zach McGee takes it to the “next level” with an analysis of the sorts of negotiation tricks and bad faith tactics that sophisticated parties often use to try to obtain an advantage in negotiations. Using a hypothetical negotiation between lawyers, the speakers will describe and analyze some of these “next level” negotiation tricks and bad faith tactics, including: Lying about company policy; Lying about other deals; Anchoring; Co-opting the other side’s negotiator; and Nibbling. Along the way, this program will teach you some powerful negotiation techniques and strategies that you can use to ethically respond when the other side is using these sorts of negotiation tricks and bad faith tactics against you. The program will include a review of the key ethics rules that apply when lawyers act as negotiators as well as some useful negotiation techniques and strategies. Rules covered include: ABA Model Rules 1.1, 4.1 & 8.4; ABA Formal Ethics Opinion No. 06-439