About This Course
Technology has made attorneys more accessible than ever, creating new challenges in managing client expectations and maintaining professional boundaries. This CLE program examines the ethical and practical issues surrounding client communications through email, texting, social media, mobile devices, and online portals.
The program will address confidentiality, attorney availability, after-hours communications, and the impact of constant connectivity on stress and well-being. Attorneys will also learn practical strategies for establishing communication policies that reduce risk and support effective attorney-client relationships.
Topics will include:- Managing client expectations and attorney availability
- Ethical considerations in digital and informal communications
- Confidentiality and after-hours communication risks
- The impact of blurred boundaries on attorney well-being
- Practical strategies for establishing effective communication policies