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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Ethics in Mediation Practice: What ABA 518 Means for Attorneys
As mediation becomes a more integral component of dispute resolution, lawyers are expected to navigate increasingly complex ethical considerations. The American Bar Association’s recently issued Formal Opinion 518 has added new clarity—and sparked new debate—about where the limits of neutrality, advocacy, and professional responsibility truly lie. This CLE program offers a practical, attorney-focused look at the implications of ABA 518. Participants will learn how the opinion fits withi... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ghosts in the Machine: Navigating the AI Ethics Frontier
This CLE course focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping professional responsibility expectations for today’s lawyers. As AI tools become embedded in legal workflows, attorneys must understand not only how to use them, but how their use alters long-standing ethical duties related to confidentiality, supervision, and fees. This program examines emerging guidance from the ABA and influential state bar authorities and highlights the ethical implications of advanced generative an... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The Evolution and Devolution of Civility
This CLE program takes a critical look at the changing expectations of professional conduct within the legal community and the growing concern over declining civility in legal practice. As disputes have become more aggressive and interactions with opposing counsel, courts, and clients increasingly strained, judges have relied more heavily on ethical rules and disciplinary bodies to police attorney behavior. The outcomes of these efforts—particularly in large, high-volume jurisdictions—have bee... More Info
$341Civility -
Legal Ethics Update: Trends and Challenges for Today’s Lawyers
This CLE session offers a comprehensive survey of the past year’s most influential ethics guidance issued by the ABA and state bar organizations. Rather than simply restating the rules, the program emphasizes how these opinions shape real-world professional conduct and decision-making. The presentation will also delve into prominent ethics concerns that surfaced this year, including the impact of external pressures—particularly political forces—on lawyers and on the broader principle of... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
During the economic despair of the 1930s, when countless Americans crisscrossed the country on freight trains searching for work, nine young Black men were pulled into one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. Accused of a crime that never happened, the “Scottsboro Boys” were swept into a legal system steeped in racial prejudice and fear. Their case, born in the Jim Crow South, would capture international attention and eventually reshape American law. This CLE c... More Info
$651.5Elimination Bias -
Mindful Lawyering: Emotional Intelligence in Mediation and Legal Practice
Legal practice often demands quick thinking in high-stakes situations—but rapid reactions don’t always lead to the best results. This CLE program examines how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can shift the way attorneys experience and manage challenging moments in mediation, negotiation, and daily client interactions. Through practical examples and accessible strategies, the session demonstrates how deliberate pauses and mindful awareness can improve communication, enhance profess... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
Raising the Bar on Mental and Emotional Well Being in the Legal Profession
The legal profession demands precision, stamina, and resilience—but it often comes at the cost of personal well-being. This CLE course offers attorneys an opportunity to step back and reassess how stress affects both their practice and quality of life. Through interactive dialogue and relatable case examples, participants will examine the everyday pressures inherent in different legal environments and learn practical techniques to manage them effectively. Attendees will explore proven m... More Info
$651.5Wellness Competence -
Regulate, Respond, and Resilience: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Attorneys
The legal field demands precision, composure, and performance under constant pressure—conditions that can take a toll on lawyers and staff alike. Beyond individual burnout, sustained exposure to stress and vicarious trauma can weaken team cohesion, ethical judgment, and firm-wide effectiveness. This CLE program shifts the focus from personal coping mechanisms to organizational leadership. Participants will explore how chronic stress and trauma impact professional performance, ethics, an... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
Practicing Law with AI: Preserving Quality and Professional Responsibility
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the legal profession, understanding its capabilities—and its limits—is essential. This CLE program examines how AI is transforming legal research, drafting, client communication, and case management. Participants will compare general-purpose AI tools, such as chatbots and large language models (LLMs), with legal-specific platforms designed for professional use. The program also explores the ethical and practical risks of AI, from accuracy... More Info
$341Technology -
Privacy, Data Security and Cyberattacks: Overview, Prevention and Proactive Responses
Law firms hold highly sensitive client data and are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Are you doing enough to protect your network and meet your ethical duties? This CLE course covers the essential steps lawyers must take to secure confidential information, including: Recognizing common cyber threats like phishing Training staff to prevent breaches Creating a response plan for cyberattacks Understanding legal and ethical requirements under state laws Learn how to protect y... More Info
$341Technology
