Texas CLE - Ethics Credit Courses
Texas CLE
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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 -
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
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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
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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
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Ethically Promoting Your Legal Practice: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices
How can attorneys expand their practices without crossing ethical lines? This CLE program takes a practical look at the rules that govern lawyer advertising, solicitation, and client communications, offering clear guidance on what is permitted—and what isn’t. The session begins with a discussion of recent ethics opinions and disciplinary decisions, then moves into an analysis of Rules 7.1–7.5, 5.7, and 5.8, along with proposed amendments that could reshape the marketing landscape. From... More Info
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Ethics in the Age of AI: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Legal Practice
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant possibility—it’s already embedded in the way lawyers research, draft, review, and advise. But with these capabilities come legal and ethical minefields that can jeopardize your license, your clients, and your reputation. This program confronts the reality that tools such as ChatGPT, Harvey AI, Relativity, and contract analysis platforms can deliver impressive efficiencies, but can also expose attorneys to sanctions, malpractice claims, and discipl... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
