California MCLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
This is a listing of Ethics and Specialty CLE Courses for California. Please make your selection below of California CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
California MCLE
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United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a CLE provider accredited by the California State Bar, Provider #15390. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today
Immigration attorneys face extraordinary pressure to advocate fiercely for their clients—but ethical obligations don’t disappear under pressure. This CLE course examines the ethical dimensions of immigration practice, helping lawyers stay compliant while still fighting effectively for their clients. From understanding signature obligations to avoiding frivolous filings, attendees will walk away with tools to navigate real-world challenges. We’ll explore how state and federal rules inte... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Recent Trends in Lawyer Discipline and Ethical Takeaways
In recent years, the legal profession has faced a reckoning: What exactly constitutes misconduct in an era when public trust is waning and the boundaries of professional behavior seem increasingly blurred? This program takes a critical look at the erosion of the once-reliable standards governing attorneys and judges, and the troubling rise of conduct that, while once clearly unacceptable, is now sometimes defended on ideological or social grounds. Across courtrooms and headlines, lawyer... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Brains, Bias, and the Bar: How Cognitive Errors Compromise Justice
Bias isn’t just a personal flaw—it’s a cognitive shortcut, baked into the way all humans think. In the legal profession, however, these shortcuts can have far-reaching consequences. This CLE program takes a closer look at how mental habits like anchoring bias, the availability heuristic, and attribution errors affect legal decision-making and contribute to unequal outcomes. Whether in client counseling, courtroom advocacy, or firm leadership, these patterns can quietly shape how attorneys assi... More Info
$341.25Elimination Bias -
From Ethics to Enterprise: What AI and ABS Mean for the Modern Lawyer
As innovation reshapes the legal profession, ethical boundaries are being tested like never before. This CLE program examines how emerging technologies and evolving business models are challenging traditional rules—and raising urgent questions about professional responsibility. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in legal practice, with the potential to streamline tasks and enhance client service. But AI also introduces significant ethical concerns, particularly... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
A Lawyer's Guide To Mental Fitness
This CLE course offers lawyers a dynamic, practical approach to tackling the unique mental health challenges of the legal profession, empowering them to thrive in high-stakes environments while safeguarding their well-being. Tailored specifically for attorneys, this engaging session delivers actionable tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and enhance professional performance through emotional resilience. Participants will gain the ability to: Adopt sustainable habits that maintai... More Info
$341Wellness -
Distressed Lawyers: An Occupational Hazard?
The legal profession is no stranger to pressure, but when does routine stress cross the line into burnout, addiction, or mental health crises? With one in three attorneys likely to need substance use or mental health support at some point in their careers, this CLE course confronts the rising tide of impairment in the legal community. Delivered by a seasoned expert, this program explores the unique challenges lawyers face, actionable ways to manage stress, and the resources available to foster... More Info
$341Competence Issues -
Where Are We Now: DEI in Today’s Legal Landscape
This CLE course delves into the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the legal profession, particularly in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decisions on affirmative action and subsequent political developments. Participants will explore how these landmark rulings have reshaped DEI practices in law firms, legal departments, and professional organizations. The course will examine the legal profession's responses to increased scrutiny and challenges to DE... More Info
$341Elimination Bias -
Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice
In today’s digital age, social media has become an unavoidable part of both personal and professional life—including legal practice. This CLE course delves into the ethical pitfalls that attorneys and law firms may encounter across various social media platforms. Participants will examine the common hazards that can jeopardize a lawyer’s ethical standing and reputation, while also learning strategic best practices to sidestep these challenges before they arise. The program also covers... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Emerging ISO Standards
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to business and public sector operations, attorneys must stay informed about the evolving standards for AI privacy and cybersecurity. This CLE session offers a comprehensive overview of two draft international standards, ISO/IEC 27091 and ISO/IEC 27090, which provide critical frameworks for addressing privacy and security challenges in AI systems. ISO/IEC 27091 focuses on privacy considerations in AI and machine learning, covering transp... More Info
$341Technology -
Moving Forward with DEI Compliance
Delve into the profound ways bias permeates the legal profession with this vital CLE session, crafted for attorneys eager to tackle its challenges. This program sheds light on the subtle and overt effects of bias on legal practice, from courtroom decisions to office culture, against the backdrop of recent shifts in the field. Attorneys will uncover actionable, law-aligned approaches to curb bias, including navigating its presence in algorithms and the evolving regulations that govern them.... More Info
$341.25Elimination Bias
