Washington MCLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 Part I
With more and more of the workforce adapting to working from home, the issue of security has come to the forefront. Within the legal industry, this issue is critical as the potential for mishandling confidential information and violating duties to clients dramatically increases. This CLE course will explain the potential risks and how to manage them while keeping abreast of new rules and opinions. The course will provide tips and strategies for developing a crisis plan and streamlining communi... More Info
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 PART II
In Part II of our series on Practicing Law in a Pandemic, this CLE course will provide crucial tips and strategies to navigate the new work at home environment and the various privacy risks that may arise. The course will review the latest development in New York and explain how to create data privacy and security plans. The duty of supervision, effective communication with staff and clients, client intake, conflict management, and the quick handling of issues as they arise will all be address... More Info
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Professionalism in Challenging Practice Areas
High conflict litigation, immigration and criminal practice require an above-average standard of professionalism. How to achieve that standard, both in your practice and in your life, benefits both attorney and client, adds value and meaning to your work and enables practicing attorneys to go beyond the standard rules of ethics they are required to adhere to. This CLE course, using immigration law as an example, will offer guidance on how to apply the ideals set forth in the Lawyer’s... More Info
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Professionalism: The Calling, Leadership, and Answering When the Bough Breaks
Adversity is part of almost any profession, certainly work in the legal profession. Often, we have only our own conscience to guide us and perhaps, the examples of others, in order to analyze complex issues and come to a determination that fits our moral compass. This CLE course will provide a crisis that puts one’s professionalism on trial and explores possible responses. The course will utilize video clips to illustrate forms of professionalism and conduct in our obligation as attorn... More Info
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Remote Legal Work in the Post-Pandemic Age
COVID-19 has taught us that remote work can be successful. Even for lawyers. Yet the professional responsibility rules that attorneys must abide by, can make remote work complicated. This CLE course will address the disconnect between practicing law remotely and the legal and ethical guidelines that dictate attorney behavior. The course will raise hypothetical situations to address the main issues including working remotely across state lines, in-state requirements and virtual offices... More Info
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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
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Tell it Straight, Keep it Straight, Drink it Straight - Practicing Ethics in the Personal Injury Practice
This informative CLE course will address the application of ABA Model Rules 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.15 in personal injury law. The course will emphasize clear communication with clients, the importance of safeguarding client information and property and managing conflicts of interest. Tips and strategies for effectively balancing these ethical responsibilities, particularly in scenarios that involve complex relationships between drivers and passengers, and how to manage insurance settlem... More Info
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The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares
While lawyers tend to get a bad rap, many are attracted to the legal profession because they care about people and genuinely want to help them. And they live stressful lives as a result, many working incredibly long hours and unable to take a break lest they disappoint their clients. Beyond the typical burnout that most experience, there is a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trauma and compassion fatigue aren’t discussed... More Info
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The Ethics and Art of Settlement at Mediation
Mediation has many benefits both for attorneys and for their clients. This informative CLE course will present the ways in which attorneys may benefit from the mediation process including in presentation, psychology, and strategies that will better your chances of success. The course will also offer a detailed review of the mediation process and the importance of ethical behavior to your success. More Info
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The Ethics Gameshow
The area of attorney ethics seems to be in a constant state of flux with a steadily growing array of issues to worry about. This fascinating CLE course will cover the latest updates in legal ethics and a look ahead at what issues will arise in the coming year. The course will address privilege and confidentiality, secret recordings, mistakenly sent documents, whistle blower attorneys, fee collections, investigative deception, wrongful termination and lateral transitions. More Info
$341Ethics Credit
