Iowa CLE - Ethics Credit Courses

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Legal Ethics: Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Bad Lawyering

This CLE course delves into the common pitfalls and errors lawyers make that attract Bar scrutiny and can damage their reputations. Key topics include the duty to communicate significant developments in a case, managing client expectations regarding the scope of representation, safeguarding confidential client communications, and properly handling client funds. The course will explore rules specific to California as well as the ABA Model Rules, offering practical guidance and best prac... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective

Attorneys handling litigated matters must navigate a complex web of ethical rules while vigorously representing their clients. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive examination of the ethical limitations and responsibilities that shape legal advocacy, ensuring that counsel remains within professional and regulatory boundaries. Our panel of experts will share their perspectives on best practices for ethical decision-making, offering practical strategies to help attorneys avoid uni... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
Recognizing and Handling Conflicts of Interest

Effectively managing conflicts of interest is a crucial aspect of legal ethics, and this course will provide attorneys with the necessary tools to navigate these challenges. The session will cover key considerations for identifying and addressing conflicts, including methods for conflict screening and strategies for handling complex situations such as representing multiple clients, engaging in business transactions with clients, acting as a witness, and working with organizational clients or c... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Ethical Considerations Regarding Hourly Billing and More

This CLE program provides an in-depth exploration of essential billing practices tailored specifically for attorneys. Designed to equip legal professionals with a solid foundation in billing procedures, the course covers the critical rules and regulations governing billing in the legal industry. It also offers practical strategies for time-keeping to boost efficiency and accuracy. Led by a distinguished attorney with expertise in ethics and professional responsibility, the program delve... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Cybersecurity, Data Protection and AI Ethics: Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

This CLE course delves into the current cybersecurity risk landscape, focusing on the ABA Model Rules regarding competency. It addresses the impact of technology on the security and privacy of client communications, information management, billing processes, and the oversight of law firm staff. The course combines critical aspects of cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and ethics in the context of today's dynamic technological and threat landscape. It also highlights the influence... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Ethical Considerations in Representing Multiple and Corporate Clients

The foundation of any attorney-client relationship is knowing who the client is, but this isn’t always clear to non-lawyers. It’s crucial for clients to understand whom we represent, the nuances of organizational and joint representation, and the boundaries of attorney-client communication, including actions that may waive confidentiality. Equally important for attorneys is the need to remain vigilant against unintended expansions of representation as a case evolves. In this CLE, we wi... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Ethics of Collection: An Oxymoron or Reality

Are ethical concerns really a factor in debt collection? While debt collection might not always have a positive connotation, it plays a critical role in maintaining the financial stability of creditors. For individuals and businesses owed money, it can be crucial. There are specific ethical guidelines—primarily outlined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) for consumer debt, and in the Rules of Professional Conduct for commercial collections and legal services—that attorne... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Ethical Mediation: Principles and Practices in Dispute Resolution

Over the past decade, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, has seen a significant rise in use. Despite this, many legal professionals remain unfamiliar with the nuances of the process. In this course, Judge Scheinkman will explore the critical role of ethical considerations in settlement negotiations, emphasizing the necessity of good faith in mediation. Participants will gain insights into the ethical obligation of fair dealing and how its absence can undermine... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Ethics Rules & Logistics Involved with Selling or Buying a Law Firm

This CLE course will explore the intersection of the Professional Rules of Conduct with the sale and purchase of a law firm. Participants will gain insight into the three primary options for selling a law firm, along with the practical considerations and logistics involved in both buying and selling a legal practice. More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Legal Ethics for Inside and Outside Counsel

This CLE course prepares attorneys—whether in-house or external counsel—to deliver competent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice and services to companies and their affiliates. Success in this role requires a thorough understanding of the company’s mission, operations, culture, and objectives in both domestic and global markets, along with strong business acumen for effective risk assessment and legal guidance. The course will also explore the unique ethical challenges att... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Ethics of Practicing Across State Lines: Temporary and Virtual Practice

Lawyers frequently engage in legal practice across jurisdictions where they aren't licensed, advising clients, handling calls and emails, drafting agreements, and even litigating cases. This evolving landscape has created numerous regulatory challenges as courts, bar associations, and ethics committees adapt to the realities of modern commerce. In this CLE course, we will use hypothetical scenarios to explore the rules governing cross-state legal practice, remote work, and virtual law... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Update On Conflicts Of Interest for Attorneys: Rules and Recent Cases & Opinions

Managing conflicts of interest is one of the most significant challenges in maintaining the ethical and efficient operation of a law firm. A solid understanding of the relevant rules, along with key cases and opinions interpreting those rules, is essential for practitioners. While every U.S. state has adopted some version of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, there are variations in conflict of interest rules and differences in how they are applied, including the determination of... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation

This CLE course explores the ethical challenges that attorneys may face when providing legal services on a pro bono basis. Grounded in the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the course focuses on key rules relevant to typical pro bono scenarios, offering guidance on how attorneys can identify and navigate potential ethical pitfalls while striving to effectively represent their clients and promote access to justice. The course also highlights variations from the Model Rules specific to Mi... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
Reel Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through Film and TV Scenarios

Join us for an engaging and interactive CLE course that delves into various ethical scenarios through the lens of popular movies and television shows. By analyzing ethical dilemmas faced by fictional lawyers, you'll learn how to navigate similar issues in your practice. We'll present real-life examples, solutions, and possible outcomes, all within a mock format focused on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. This course will equip you with the skills to evaluate and handle ethical... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct and AI Ethics: Key Highlights of the New Challenges Facing Attorney Compliance

In this CLE session, we will explore the significant ethical considerations that arise when practicing law in tandem with AI, which often operates without the structured ethical foundation that governs human professionals. This CLE is tailored specifically for lawyers, beginning with a straightforward introduction to artificial intelligence and its ethical framework, presented in a way that resonates with legal professionals’ problem-solving approach. Following this overview, the... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
Telling Them What They Don’t Want to Hear: Maintaining Your Ethics and Your Client Relationships

This CLE course explores the interplay of ethical and relationship issues when communicating difficult topics to clients. These topics include: situations where plans go awry; admitting mistakes; addressing clients' bad ideas; expressing disbelief in clients' statements; handling requests for inappropriate actions; dealing with potential mental incompetence in clients. Presented from the perspective of an in-house Chief Legal Officer focused on interactions with a single... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Ethics of Law Firm Lateral Transitions

The era of lawyers spending their entire careers at a single firm is largely over. Today, legal professionals frequently transition to new firms, navigating a maze of complex and often conflicting ethical and legal rules. Balancing their personal rights with their obligations to current and future firms—and most crucially, to their clients—is essential. In this CLE course, Ronald Minkoff, an experienced attorney with extensive expertise in facilitating lateral moves for both lawyers and fir... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Professionalism and Civility for Attorneys: Mastering First Impressions and Effective Communication

In today’s highly connected world, your professional image can significantly influence your career trajectory. This CLE course provides actionable strategies to help you build a compelling and enduring professional brand. Whether in the courtroom, during Zoom meetings, or on social media, your communication—both verbal and non-verbal—is constantly under observation. This course will teach you how to create a powerful first impression and maintain a consistent, professional demeanor in e... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Prosecutors and Restitution: Navigating Ethical Challenges

In numerous criminal cases, victims endure severe injuries and significant inconveniences due to a lengthy, confusing, and challenging legal process. The path to recovery—whether physical, legal, emotional, or personal—can be extremely difficult. Meanwhile, criminal defendants face their own array of hurdles within a legal system overwhelmed by numerous cases and conflicting priorities. Their quest for justice is fraught with unique obstacles. In the midst of this complex scenario is t... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns

Explore the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) on the legal profession in this comprehensive CLE program. As GAI continues to revolutionize the field, its applications in litigation and broader legal services are becoming indispensable. This course delves into the promising potential of GAI while also addressing the critical risks and challenges it presents. We'll examine how attorneys can effectively integrate GAI into their practice, the ethical conside... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit