Legal Insights: Civility and Professionalism in the Legal Profession – Taking the High Road
Event summary
The Legal Insights: A CLE Webinar Series is a legal education program focused on a variety of newsworthy business and litigation topics. Specialty credits in the areas of ethics, technology, civility and wellness also will be offered.
Session #5: Civility and Professionalism in the Legal Profession – Taking the High Road
Do you have a duty to practice with civility? Many state bars have guidelines regarding civility and professionalism. And some states include civility in the oath to practice law. In this session, you will learn:
- Requirements of bar associations, regulatory agencies and courts regarding lawyer civility and professionalism
- Importance of civility in the legal profession
- Studies regarding incivility in the legal profession
- Disciplinary opinions, case law and consequences for lawyer incivility
- Practical tips to maintain civility when you encounter jerks and bullies
For more information, please email Marissa Pilconis.
2024 – 2025 Legal Insights: A CLE Webinar Series Programming
- Monday, December 2, 2024: What You Need to Know for 2025 – Including Legal Ethics and Use of AI
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024: M&A Market Update – Key Trends and Legal Developments
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024: Copyright and Trademark Update – New Cases, Generative AI Developments and 2025 Outlook
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Electronic Information – Competence, Confidentiality and Cybersecurity Risks
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025: Civility and Professionalism in the Legal Profession – Taking the High Road
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025: Recent Trends and Best Practices in Purchase Price Adjustment and Earnout Provisions
- Thursday, January 9, 2025: Recognizing and Responding to Attorneys Impaired by Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues or Cognitive Decline
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025: Next-Gen AI – What to Expect in 2025
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025: Looking Ahead – What to Expect in Employment Law in 2025
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