Iowa CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses

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  • The Ethics Rules & Logistics Involved with Selling or Buying a Law Firm

    In this CLE course, lawyers will learn about the Professional Rules of Conduct that intersect with the sale and purchase of a law firm, together with the 3 options for selling a law firm and the logistics involved with selling and buying a law firm. More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Legal Ethics for Inside and Outside Council

    Whether inside or outside counsel, an attorney must be able to provide competent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice and related services to the company and its affiliates based on an intimate knowledge of the company’s mission, operations, culture, and objectives in its domestic and global marketplace. Business acumen is an essential quality to providing competent and effective risk assessment and legal advice. This CLE course will discuss the ethical challenges attorneys face. More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Ethics of Practicing Across State Lines: Temporary and Virtual Practice

    Every day, lawyers practice in jurisdictions where they are not licensed. They advise clients who live there, respond to calls and emails from them, draft agreements that will be implemented there, even try cases there. This has led to a host of regulatory issues in recent years, as the courts, bar regulators, and ethics committees struggle to keep pace with modern commerce. In this program, we will use hypothetical scenarios to explore the rules for practicing law across.state line... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Update On Conflicts Of Interest for Attorneys: Rules and Recent Cases & Opinions

    Management of conflicts of interest present one of the greatest challenges to the efficient and ethical operation of a law firm and accordingly, a good understanding of the rules, and knowledge of important cases and opinions interpreting the rules, is essential. While all states in the US have adopted some form of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, there are variations within the conflict rules. Further, there are differences in how each state applies the rules, including the... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Reel Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Film and TV Scenarios

    This fun interactive CLE course will cover various ethical scenarios by analyzing ethical dilemmas presented in popular movies and television shows, and how to best navigate such issues. Real life examples will be presented, along with solutions and considerations, along with possible outcomes. A mock format will be utilized, with the focus being on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. This course is designed to provide you with the skills to evaluate and handle ethical issues... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizing the Damaging Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace

    Implicit bias, the unconscious associations that shape our thoughts and actions, is increasingly recognized as a crucial area of study. These biases often originate from our personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, societal norms, and media influences. This CLE program offers an in-depth exploration of implicit bias and its pervasive impact on the legal field and workplace dynamics. Attorneys will gain insights into how implicit biases can subtly influence behaviors and decision-maki... More Info

    $50
    1Diversity/Inclusion

  • Telling Them What They Don’t Want to Hear: Maintaining Your Ethics and Your Client Relationships

    This CLE course covers the interplay of (1) ethical issues and (2) relationship issues in talking with clients about things they don’t necessarily want to hear. These things include talking with them about (a) when things don’t go the way you’ve planned; (b) when you’ve made a mistake; (c) when they have what you think is a bad idea; (d) when you don’t believe them; (e) when they want you to do something inappropriate; and (f) when they may be mentally incompetent. The perspective is t... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • The Ethics of Law Firm Lateral Transitions

    The days when lawyers stayed in the same firm for their entire careers are almost gone. Lawyers move to new firms every day. Each step in such a move is subject to complex (and sometimes contradictory) ethical and legal rules, as the lawyers must weigh their own rights against their obligations to their current partners, their potential new firm and – most importantly – their clients. Ronald Minkoff, a lawyer who has handled dozens of lateral moves for both law firms and lateral law... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Implicit Bias and DEI Today: Challenges & Opportunities

    All human beings including lawyers have implicit biases. Indeed, such biases result from natural biochemical processes and reactions in the human brain. Knowing the science of implicit bias enhances our understanding of reactive human behavior while also providing key indicators to avoid significant liability outcomes. This CLE course, presented by Professor Bruce Adelson, will include his scholarship at Georgetown University School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh School of L... More Info

    $50
    1Diversity/Inclusion

  • Professionalism and Civility for Attorneys: Mastering First Impressions and Effective Communication

    In today's interconnected world, how you present yourself professionally can make or break your career. This CLE course offers practical strategies for crafting a strong, lasting professional brand. From the courtroom to Zoom meetings, and across all forms of social media, your verbal and non-verbal communication is constantly under scrutiny. Learn the art of making a powerful first impression and maintaining a consistent professional demeanor in every interaction. We’ll cover essential... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Prosecutors and Restitution: Navigating Ethical Challenges

    In many criminal cases, crime victims are desperately injured and dramatically inconvenienced in a long, confusing, and challenging legal process. The road to recovery physically, legally, emotionally, and personally can be hard. In those exact same cases, criminal defendants face their own series of setbacks and challenges from a legal system managing countless cases and conflicting philosophical priorities. Their road to “justice” encounters its own breed of challenges. Wedged so... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • The Intersection of Bias and Legal Ethics

    Although bias typically has a negative connotation, one can be biased in favor of a thing, a smell, or a person in a positive way. On the flip side, bias also plays a role in discrimination. The purpose of this CLE course is to explore bias and its role in discrimination within the practice of law and in situations where attorneys may advise clients. Additionally, suggestions for addressing bias and implementing solutions on a personal and organizational level are also considered. More Info

    $50
    1Diversity/Inclusion

  • 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

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Misconduct in the Representation of a Client

    In this CLE program two experienced practitioners will discuss the scope and application of Model Rules 1.16 and 8.4(d). They will discuss the recent amendment to Rule 1.16 that either imposes entirely new duties on lawyers to monitor how their clients use their services or simply codifies a duty that already existed. Opponents take the position that it is a substantial change made by the ABA in the face of pressure from the Department of Treasury, Congress, and the Financial Action T... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Federal & State Ethics Rules For Immigration Lawyers & Other Multijurisdictional Practices Areas

    In federal practice areas like immigration, determining which rules apply can be complicated. The tribunal might have its own rules, and the practice itself is multijurisdictional in nature. This program will help lawyers determine which rules apply and also compare and contrast the federal and state rules. Additionally, we will address the bar complaint requirement that is unique to the practice of immigration law. The following topics will be discussed: Which rules apply? S... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Building Your Practice While Complying with the Attorney Advertising Rules

    In this ethics CLE you will learn advanced techniques and best practices to build your practice ethically and in compliance with attorney advertising rules. The program will review the attorney advertising rules and how they apply to public relations, marketing, social media, advertising and website practices. Some of the topics covered include how to build an effective content creation program, optimizing google ad performance, website SEO best practices, and discussions on whether an... More Info

    $100
    2Ethics Credits

  • Ethical Duties When Representing Clients and Working on Client Files

    Many lawyers may not fully understand the Bar rules and ethical considerations regarding whether to take on a client representation, continue the representation, and/or terminate the representation (and everything in between). This CLE course will address some very important ethical considerations to help lawyers when representing clients and working on client files/matters. More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Mindfulness for Attorneys: Emotional Wellness & Well-Being

    Join us for an insightful exploration of mental well-being in the legal profession, where personal stories of burnout, recovery, and mental health challenges take center stage. Drawing from real-life experiences, this program offers practical strategies for managing stress and achieving work-life balance. Discover how to recognize and address the early signs of burnout and learn effective techniques for maintaining mental health in a high-pressure environment. Gain tools for boosting p... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • Navigating AI Ethics and Detection: Insights for Lawyers and Legal Professionals

    This CLE course will provide legal practitioners with a sound, backdrop of the legal environment of ethics in the use of generative AI. The landscape is rapidly changing and practitioners should bear this mind as they apprehend the materials and discussion offered in this course. The course will cover the most recent ABA Resolution pertaining to the use and ethics of AI, recent case law, an overview of the various segments of ethical considerations in the law, court rules and executive... More Info

    $100
    2Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares

    Many of us were attracted to the legal profession because we care about people and want to help them. Attorneys hopefully recognize that, unlike many other professionals, their lives are already filled to the brim with anxiety and stress. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic. One of those consequences that we often hear about is burnout. And then there’s a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trau... More Info

    $50
    1Atty Wellness

  • Tell it Straight, Keep it Straight, Drink it Straight - Practicing Ethics in the Personal Injury Practice

    This CLE lecture on legal ethics explores the application of ABA Model Rules 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.15 in personal injury law, emphasizing clear communication with clients, managing conflicts of interest, and the importance of safeguarding client information and property. It offers practical strategies for effectively balancing these ethical responsibilities, particularly in scenarios involving complex relationships between drivers and passengers, and the handling of insurance settlements... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 1031 Exchanges: Ethical Considerations

    1031 Exchanges can often be complex. This comprehensive CLE course will explain the best practices and wide variety of ethical considerations involved in 1031 Exchanges. The course will include: Qualifying Property Scope of Representation Conflicts of Interest Identification Qualified Intermediaries And more… More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • The Nuts and Bolts of Ethics: No Nonsense

    This course will explore the origins of ethics and focus on how that obligation to remain virtuous and honorable still impacts lawyers today. The course will focus on the 5 C’s of Virginia Ethics (i.e., Competence, Communication, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Candor). Each has a significant impact on an attorney’s ability to practice within the lines of ethical behavior and how attorneys should reflect these rules in their representation of clients. Participants will have... More Info

    $100
    2Ethics Credits

  • The Ten Worst Ethics Nightmares You Can Have

    This program will be a rapid analysis of the 10 disastrous errors you can make in the world of Legal Ethics that will give you nightmares or even derail your career. These groups of errors are not totally inclusive of the challenges that face a modern practitioner but anyone who is actively engaged in the practice of Law will recognize these risks. Each of the 10 categories has its own set of consequences but also its own set of practice tips to avoid the nightmare. Some of the topics... More Info

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Ethics Rules Change the Dynamics for Preparing Witnesses?

    Our panelists, highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, will discuss the impact of new ABA Formal Opinion 508, dealing with “The Ethics of Witness Preparation”. They will discuss the impact of the opinion on counsel’s approach to working with witnesses, including a client, to testify at deposition and trial. This course will answer these questions: How does the opinion change the ethics rules? What are the ethical limits working with favorable witnesses and clients in pr... More Info

    $50
    1.25Ethics Credits

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