Florida CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil litigators
This CLE course examines four of the most pressing and evolving ethical challenges confronting civil litigators today. Drawing on decades of trial experience, the faculty will analyze core ethical principles and apply them to high-risk situations that routinely arise in civil practice. The program will address ethical boundaries in preparing clients for testimony, including where effective advocacy ends and improper coaching begins. It will explore emerging professional responsibility i... More Info
$1002Ethics Credits✓ Pre-Approved -
The New Definition of Legal Ethics and Competence in the Age of AI
This ethics CLE examines how artificial intelligence affects lawyers’ professional obligations under existing Rules of Professional Conduct. While the Model Rules themselves have not materially changed, the program discusses how evolving legal workflows and increased reliance on technology influence the application of ethical standards relating to competence, communication, confidentiality, supervision, and candor. The course addresses the use of AI as a tool in legal practice, includi... More Info
$1002Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
The Evolution and Devolution of Civility
This CLE program examines the evolving role of civility in the legal profession and the increasing attention courts and regulators are paying to attorney conduct. As concerns about incivility in litigation, motion practice, discovery, and courtroom advocacy have grown, courts have turned to disciplinary authorities and professionalism rules to address conduct that undermines the administration of justice. The effectiveness of these efforts, however, has been uneven, particularly in large juris... More Info
$501Ethics Credit✓ Pre-Approved -
Legal Ethics Update: Trends and Challenges for Today’s Lawyers
This CLE program provides an in-depth review of the most significant ethics opinions issued over the past year by the ABA and various state bar authorities. The session will not only outline the governing rules but also explore their practical impact on day-to-day legal practice. The program will then examine several notable ethics challenges that surfaced during the year, including the pressures placed on attorneys by external forces such as political efforts that tested the independen... More Info
$501Ethics Credit✓ Pre-Approved -
Privacy, Data Security and Cyberattacks: Overview, Prevention and Proactive Responses
Your law firm holds a significant amount of data, including personally identifiable information of your clients and sensitive, confidential information. How are you protecting it? Attorneys have an ethical obligation to prevent unauthorized access and disclosure -- is your network secure? Many law firms have been hacked. Do you have a plan to recover from a cyberattack? In this CLE course, you will learn about protecting information, training your lawyers and staff to recognize common... More Info
$751.5Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Using Electronic Medical Records Evidence at Trial
Electronically stored health information now plays a central role in civil litigation, particularly in healthcare disputes and tort actions. The admissibility and effective use of electronic medical data raise recurring issues under discovery rules, evidentiary standards, and evolving definitions of electronically stored information (ESI). Counsel must understand not only how such data is generated and maintained, but also how to properly obtain, authenticate, and introduce it at trial.... More Info
$501Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Ethical Armor: Leveraging the Rules of Professional Conduct Against Problem Clients
Even the most skilled attorney can find themselves in ethical quicksand when dealing with disorganized, demanding, or disappearing clients. This practical CLE program examines how the Rules of Professional Conduct—particularly those governing competence, scope of representation, and diligence—can be used not just as compliance obligations, but as protective armor. Using real-world examples and strategies, the session explores how to define engagement boundaries, document communications... More Info
$501Ethics Credit✓ Pre-Approved -
Building an AI Governance Framework for Your Law Firm: Policies, Procedures, and Ongoing Compliance
As artificial intelligence tools become more deeply embedded in legal practice, law firms must develop practical systems to manage both the opportunities and the risks they present. This CLE program offers a structured framework for building and implementing internal AI governance policies. Participants will learn how to translate high-level principles into day-to-day practices that safeguard client information, address ethical risks such as confidentiality and competency, and ensure r... More Info
$501Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Comic Book Law 101: Foundations of Comic Book Law for a Changing Market
This CLE program offers a comprehensive introduction to the core legal frameworks that shape the comic book industry, while also delivering a sharp analysis of the distribution upheavals redefining the market today. Attendees will gain a solid grounding in copyright principles, licensing agreements, and creator rights, paired with timely insights into the shifting commercial landscape—from the decline of dominant digital platforms to the rise of independent distribution models and the continue... More Info
$1252.5Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Authorship in the Balance: The Clash Between Human Authorship, Artificial Intelligence, and Copyright Law
This CLE program examines the rapidly evolving intersection of generative AI and the comic book industry through a legal lens. With recent U.S. Copyright Office guidance and emerging case law reshaping the standards for copyright eligibility, this session will address the key questions surrounding authorship, originality, and the scope of protection for AI-generated works. Attendees will explore the practical implications of these developments for transactional practice, including how t... More Info
$1252.5Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Ethically Promoting Your Legal Practice: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices
Attorneys today face increasing pressure to market their practices effectively while staying within the bounds of professional responsibility. This CLE program provides a comprehensive review of the ethical framework governing attorney advertising and client communications, with practical guidance on how to promote your practice without running afoul of the rules. Participants will examine the requirements of Rules 7.1–7.5, as well as Rules 5.7 and 5.8, and consider how proposed amendme... More Info
$1252.5Ethics Credits✓ Pre-Approved -
AI and the Attorney-Client Privilege: Protecting Confidentiality in the Age of Large Language Models
This CLE course delves into the complex and evolving intersection of Artificial intelligence (AI) and the foundational legal principle of attorney-client privilege. As AI tools become increasingly integrated into legal practice, from legal research and document review to predictive analytics and client communication, new challenges and ethical considerations arise concerning the protection of confidential client information. The course will explore how the use of AI might impact the cre... More Info
$501Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
New Developments in Intellectual Property As a Result of AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming copyright law, raising new questions about what it means to be an “author” and how intellectual property protections apply in a world where machines can generate creative works. This CLE course examines the constitutional and statutory foundations of copyright, the human authorship requirement, and how courts have addressed works that lack traditional human creators. Key case studies—including Naruto v. Slater and Thaler v. Perlmutter—will illustrate how... More Info
$1252.5Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Ethics in the Age of AI: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Legal Practice
As artificial intelligence transforms the legal profession, lawyers face a critical challenge: how to harness AI's powerful capabilities while navigating complex ethical obligations that can make or break your practice. This essential CLE course provides practical guidance for attorneys seeking to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Harvey AI, Relativity, and contract analysis platforms without stepping into ethical landmines that could result in sanctions, malpractice claims, or disciplinary acti... More Info
$501Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks
As regulatory scrutiny and consumer privacy litigation continue to intensify, attorneys must navigate a rapidly shifting legal environment. This CLE course examines the latest enforcement trends, key regulatory developments, and the rising tide of privacy-related lawsuits. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing compliance challenges, responding to enforcement actions, and minimizing legal exposure. Tailored for legal professionals across practice areas, this course eq... More Info
$501Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today
Immigrants need zealous representation now more than ever. But even in high-pressure environments, ethical boundaries remain. This CLE course explores the limits of zealous advocacy and offers practical guidance for avoiding common ethical pitfalls in today's immigration practice. In this course, we will cover: Which Rules Apply? Navigating State and Federal Ethics Rules Signature Requirements and Responsibilities Counseling Clients vs. Unlawful Encouragement Avoiding Frivolous Cla... More Info
$501Ethics Credit✓ Pre-Approved -
From Ethics to Enterprise: What AI and ABS Mean for the Modern Lawyer
As technology and capital reshape the legal profession, attorneys face complex ethical questions that demand thoughtful navigation. This CLE program will examine the ethical challenges—and opportunities—presented by two key forces driving change in the practice of law: artificial intelligence and new business structures. We’ll explore how AI is being integrated into legal workflows, from research to client interaction, and the ethical pitfalls that can arise if these tools are used with... More Info
$501Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Emerging ISO Standards
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in enterprise and public-sector systems. The legal community must understand the emerging standards that govern AI cybersecurity and privacy. This CLE session introduces attorneys to ISO/IEC 27090 and ISO/IEC 27091—two draft international standards that aim to establish robust frameworks for securing AI systems and managing associated privacy risks. ISO/IEC 27090 focuses on AI system security, including threat surfaces, model robustne... More Info
$501Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
The Power of Pixels: Enhancing Summations Through Technology
We live in a digital age, so why is your summation stuck in the past? With the rise of digital evidence, technologically equipped courtrooms, and a more savvy jury pool, digital presentations for summation will give you an edge over your competition. This CLE lecture will walk you through building an effective digital presentation for summation. It will cover the law governing digital presentations, techniques in building a presentation, strategies to make your presentation more appeal... More Info
$1002Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective
This CLE course will focus on the ethical obligations that govern counsel in litigated matters and the boundaries that must be respected to ensure compliance with professional standards. Panelists will explore the ethical rules that shape an attorney’s responsibilities when representing a client and discuss the key limitations that must be observed. They will also provide practical insights on how to navigate these requirements effectively, offering “common sense” guidance to help you stay wit... More Info
$1002Ethics Credits✓ Pre-Approved -
Artificial Intelligence as Evidence: Discoverability, Use, Admissibility of Algorithmic & Digital Evidence
Recent interest in AI has been focused on how it can be used to improve productivity in your practice. This CLE looks at AI from a different perspective – as evidence that may be crucial to your trial. It will cover the legal definitions of artificial intelligence and what types of evidence fall under that definition, how to identify artificial intelligence in litigation, which discovery tools can be used to obtain it, and what rules and legal standards govern the use and admissibility... More Info
$1002Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Cybersecurity, Data Protection and AI Ethics: Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
This CLE course explores the current cybersecurity risk landscape in the context of the ABA Model Rules on maintaining competency. It examines how technology affects the security and privacy of client communications, information management, billing, and the supervision of law firm personnel. The course integrates key elements of cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and ethics within today's evolving technological and threat environment. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of artif... More Info
$501Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
Pause, Breathe, Lead: Mindfulness for the Modern Lawyer
During this CLE, attorneys will learn what mindfulness is and what are known as the “attitudinal foundations” of mindfulness. We will explore evidence-based research which demonstrates the ways in which mindfulness can help attorneys reduce stress, and anxiety and connect more fully with the present moment. Attendees will be guided in a formal mindfulness meditation and have an opportunity to share their experience. In addition to learning a formal mindfulness practice, participants wi... More Info
$751.5Mental Illness✓ Pre-Approved -
Artificial Intelligence & the Criminal Justice System
This CLE course explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in criminal law, addressing its growing influence on law enforcement, judicial process, and professional ethics. Participants in this CLE program will gain practical insights into challenging AI-generated evidence, understanding bias and transparency issues, and staying current with legislative developments shaping AI’s application in the Criminal Justice System. Topics include: AI in Law Enforce... More Info
$1002Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Ethical Mediation: Principles and Practices in Dispute Resolution
The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly in the area of mediation, has grown dramatically in the past ten years. However, it is a process in which many counsel are unfamiliar. Judge Scheinkman will discuss the importance of ethical considerations that relate to settlement negotiations. Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the parties negotiate in an ethical fashion which translates into good faith. While the trust of an adversary is a relative concept, there is an... More Info
$501Ethics Credit✓ Pre-Approved -
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation
This CLE examines the ethical issues that arise when attorneys are performing legal services on a pro bono basis. Using the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, it identifies particular rules that would apply in common pro bono scenarios, and discusses how attorneys can spot potential issues and avoid “steeping over” ethical lines while they seek to effectively represent their clients and increase access to justice through their pro bono work. Some Michigan and other state bar variations... More Info
$1002Ethics Credits✓ Pre-Approved -
ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct and AI Ethics: Key Highlights of the New Challenges Facing Attorney Compliance
Every rule of the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct has been impacted by the presence of artificial intelligence. During this CLE, we will examine key concerns arising under the ABA Model Rules when juxtaposed against the realities and challenges imposed when practicing law alongside the less structured, if at times, nonexistent, ethical underpinnings of artificial intelligence. This CLE will be 100% “lawyer friendly.” It will begin with a brief overview of what is artificial inte... More Info
$1002Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Digital Frontier
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of legal practice, bringing both opportunities and challenges. This CLE course will delve into the essential aspects of AI and its implications for the legal profession while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Whether you're an AI novice or a seasoned professional, this course will provide crucial guidance on navigating the evolving AI landscape in law. More Info
$1252.5Technology✓ Pre-Approved -
Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns
Artificial intelligence and, more specifically, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is increasingly used by attorneys. GAI is touted as being revolutionary and "game-changing" for the legal profession for purposes of litigation and providing broader legal services to clients. However, GAI brings with it risks and well as benefits. This CLE program will consider the nature of GAI, how it could be used by attorneys, the risks that might present to attorneys and clients, and the ethi... More Info
$501Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved -
Navigating Ethical Challenges: AI Adoption in Legal Practice
In light of the widespread emergence of GenAI tools throughout society, the panelists will focus on how GenAI can be used responsibly in the legal industry, consistently with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The panelists will discuss the ethical implication of GenAI usage and offer practical tips on how to effectively and efficiently weave GenAI into the practice of law. More Info
$501Tech/Ethics✓ Pre-Approved