Common Ethical Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

This course serves as a refresher for attorneys on avoiding basic ethical issues that may arise in their practice, from properly handling client funds to maintaining the right social media presence. Attendees will review real examples and governing rules to learn how to avoid common ethical complaints from clients.

Ethical practice is a key part of legal practice and is even strictly governed by some state bars. In the age of social media, many new ethical issues arise that attorneys may not have been equipped to navigate in law school. This course has everything from basic reminders to things practicing attorneys may have yet to consider. 

This program is ideal for attorneys in any field of law. It is specifically beneficial for attorneys who frequently interact with clients.

Learning Objectives: 

• Preserve client confidence
• Protect attorney-client privilege
• Navigate new issues created by social media, such as negative online reviews
• Properly handle client funds in either dedicated client trusts or in pooled accounts
• Avoid client complaints for lack of diligence
• Avoid client complaints for failure to communicate
• Properly handle mistakes in client interfacing
• Avoid making public or online comments about pending matters
• Stay mindful of basic ethical principles so one’s judgment is not clouded by ambition, greed, or fame
• Recognize and properly respond to mental health, substance abuse, and personal finance issues

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountain Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pacific Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Alaska Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Sunday, February 2, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Sunday, June 8, 2025