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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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 Competence -
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
$341Prevention Competence -
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 -
Legal Ethics: Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Bad Lawyering
This CLE course delves into the common pitfalls and errors lawyers make that attract Bar scrutiny and can damage their reputations. Key topics include the duty to communicate significant developments in a case, managing client expectations regarding the scope of representation, safeguarding confidential client communications, and properly handling client funds. The course will explore rules specific to California as well as the ABA Model Rules, offering practical guidance and best prac... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective
Attorneys handling litigated matters must navigate a complex web of ethical rules while vigorously representing their clients. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive examination of the ethical limitations and responsibilities that shape legal advocacy, ensuring that counsel remains within professional and regulatory boundaries. Our panel of experts will share their perspectives on best practices for ethical decision-making, offering practical strategies to help attorneys avoid uni... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Artificial Intelligence as Evidence: Discoverability, Use, Admissibility of Algorithmic & Digital Evidence
Discussions about artificial intelligence in the legal field often focus on its potential to streamline workflows and boost efficiency. However, AI can also be a critical factor in litigation—not as a tool, but as evidence. This CLE program examines how artificial intelligence fits into the evidentiary landscape of a trial. The course breaks down the legal definitions of AI and the kinds of materials that may qualify as AI-generated evidence. Attendees will learn how to identify AI in t... More Info
$651.5Technology
