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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Ethical Considerations in Matrimonial and Family Law
This interactive CLE course will address various ethical issues that may be faced by matrimonial and family court practitioners in their interactions with clients, other attorneys and within their own firm. Employing a mock format, the course will use the New York Rules of Professional Conduct as its foundation to present real-life examples and solutions alongside potential outcomes and methods of addressing how to best navigate these issues. Designed to provide you with the skills to... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Weaponizing Rule 1.7 Against Insurance Defense Counsel
Throughout the country, liability insurers defend their policyholders against liability disputes. To do so, they hire pre-approved panel of defense counsel with two goals: 1) To protect the insurer’s interests as potential indemnitor, and 2) To represent the policyholder as a party to a liability dispute The Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 impose six prongs of ethical prohibitions and permissions on counsel, each of which is investigated and analyzed to ensure compliance. This i... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
Legal Ethics and the Mediation Process
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has grown a great deal over the past 10 years, particularly in the area of mediation. This process, however, is one that many counsel lack familiarity with. This CLE course, presented by Judge Scheinkman, will explain the importance of ethical considerations as they relate to settlement negotiations. The nature of mediation requires that parties abide by ethical rules and good faith in negotiations. Trust in this regard is not a relative concept,... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Mediation Ethics for Mediators and Mediation Advocates
As with all areas of law, the ethical rules that apply to mediation can be complex. This CLE course will assist both mediation advocates and third-party neutrals in understanding and working within these standards. The course will offer a review of the Model Standards that were designed and are recommended by the ABA (American Bar Association) as well as the AAA (American Arbitration Association and the ACR (Association for Conflict Resolution). The course will offer examples of how th... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Legal Ethics: Confidentiality and Taking Remedial Measures
The issue of confidentiality is critical to the attorney/client relationship. As one of the three primary fiduciary duties a lawyer owes to their client, it is necessary to ensure that clients can discuss sensitive matters with their lawyer. What happens, however, when evidence presented turns out to be false? How do attorneys balance the confidentiality requirement when it conflicts with the lawyer’s obligations of honesty? This CLE course will explain how to address the presentatio... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ethical Concerns for Vehicle and Traffic Law Matters
Ethical issues can arise from any area of law. This CLE course will address those that may arise specifically from Vehicle and Traffic matters. The course will present methods to effectively advocate for your client while remaining within the boundaries of your ethical responsibilities. The course will include a discussion of plea negotiations with prosecutors on DWI’s and moving violations, as well as plea restrictions set by the court as a blanket policy. The course will explain how... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Navigating SaaS Contracts: Top Tips for Reducing Risk
This timely CLE course will present a comprehensive look at emerging data privacy laws, particularly as they relate to the impact on SaaS contracts. The importance of these laws in the wake of data leaks and breaches cannot be overstated, particularly with regards to SaaS. The course will provide tips and strategies for drafting allocation clauses and offer a thorough look at two of the most critical clauses - indemnification and limitation of liability – from both the vendor and custo... More Info
$341Technology -
Staying Safe and Sound: Maintaining a Realistic Work/Life Balance in Uncertain Times
With messages about COVID-related issues still flooding your inbox, broadcast on tv and argued over on social media, you are at an increased likelihood for anxiety, stress, fear, and negative thoughts. Amongst the many concerns are concerns about being in crowds, whether to get another vaccine booster, fears about the health of your family and how you will manage the future in the “new normal”. Recent studies indicate a dramatic increase amongst those in the legal profession of impairm... More Info
$341Competence Issues -
Ethical Considerations When Responding To Lozada Complaints
While one of the most complex areas of law, immigration law can be extremely rewarding and tends to foster a collegial atmosphere amongst peers. Yet this congeniality can backfire when an attorney must file a disciplinary complaint against another in defense of their clients as required by the Matter of Lozada. This CLE course will focus primarily on how to manage a situation when you are accused of errors. The course will review proper and appropriate responses to the ethics authoriti... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ethical Issues Concerning Retainer Agreements, Website Management, and Termination Letters
This comprehensive CLE course will present the many issues involved in engaging clients through Engagement Letters. The course will address how to create effective Engagement Letters as well as developing and maintaining firm websites for the purpose of minimizing potential representation risks as well as for determining when termination of the Attorney/Client relationship is necessary. The course will introduce participants to the appropriate forms and strategies when facing a... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
