Oregon MCLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses

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Your AI Use Might Be an Ethics Violation: Evaluating Today’s AI Providers Using the Ethics Zone Framework

Artificial intelligence is rapidly being integrated into everyday legal workflows—from drafting and research to client communications—but many attorneys are unknowingly exposing themselves to ethical risk in the process. The issue is not simply whether to use AI, but how it is used and under what conditions. Different platforms—and even different subscription tiers within the same platform—carry materially different terms governing data usage, retention, and confidentiality, which can directly... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The PI Lien Playbook: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Strategies

This CLE program examines the intricate legal and ethical landscape governing personal injury lien resolution. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to identify and analyze a wide range of lien interests, including medical providers, government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and other third-party claimants. The course emphasizes strategic approaches to lien negotiation and reduction, along with best practices for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and professio... More Info

$65

2Total Credits

1 Ethics
Lawyer, Tool, or Machine: Evolving Ethical Responsibility in the AI Age

This CLE program examines the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the delivery of legal services, with particular focus on both generative systems and emerging agentic technologies capable of autonomous task execution. As AI becomes embedded in research, drafting, client communication, and workflow automation, attorneys must understand how these tools intersect with their ethical and professional responsibilities. The session analyzes key areas of risk and compliance, in... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Attorney Conflicts of Interest: What’s New in Ethics Opinions and Case Law

Conflicts of interest continue to present some of the most nuanced and consequential issues in legal ethics. This CLE program delivers a current analysis of how attorneys can identify, evaluate, and mitigate conflicts in a wide range of practice settings. Through a review of contemporary developments, participants will examine critical topics such as assessing obligations to former clients, securing and recording effective informed consent, and addressing conflict risks arising from corporate... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators

Ethical issues in civil litigation most often arise not from intentional misconduct, but from routine strategic decisions made under time pressure. This CLE program examines four critical ethics challenges—and a fifth, overarching obligation—that regularly confront civil litigators in today’s practice. The course reviews foundational principles of professional responsibility and applies them to common litigation scenarios, including the ethical limits of client witness preparation. It a... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
Oregon Abuse & Mandatory Reporting: A Practical Guide for Lawyers

This CLE examines the mandatory abuse reporting obligations imposed on attorneys under Oregon law. The program explains how and when a lawyer’s duty to report arises, including the legal standards of contact and reasonable cause, and the categories of individuals protected by the statutes. Using practical examples drawn from common legal representations, the course highlights indicators of abuse attorneys may encounter and outlines the required steps for making a report. It also reviews... More Info

$34

1Abuse Reporting
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

$34

1Ethics 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

$65

1.5Access Justice
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

$65

1.5Mental Health/Abuse
Ethical Armor: Leveraging the Rules of Professional Conduct Against Problem Clients

Challenging clients can test even the most seasoned attorney. When a client is disorganized, overly demanding, or suddenly unresponsive, maintaining professionalism becomes more than a matter of courtesy—it becomes an ethical balancing act. This CLE program takes a practical look at how lawyers can transform the Rules of Professional Conduct from a checklist of duties into a framework for protection. Focusing on competence, diligence, and the scope of representation, the session illustr... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit