Texas CLE - Professional Responsibility Courses

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Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators

Ethical issues in civil litigation most often arise not from intentional misconduct, but from routine strategic decisions made under time pressure. This CLE program examines four critical ethics challenges—and a fifth, overarching obligation—that regularly confront civil litigators in today’s practice. The course reviews foundational principles of professional responsibility and applies them to common litigation scenarios, including the ethical limits of client witness preparation. It a... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
Ethics in Mediation Practice: What ABA 518 Means for Attorneys

As mediation becomes a more integral component of dispute resolution, lawyers are expected to navigate increasingly complex ethical considerations. The American Bar Association’s recently issued Formal Opinion 518 has added new clarity—and sparked new debate—about where the limits of neutrality, advocacy, and professional responsibility truly lie. This CLE program offers a practical, attorney-focused look at the implications of ABA 518. Participants will learn how the opinion fits withi... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Evolution and Devolution of Civility

This CLE program takes a critical look at the changing expectations of professional conduct within the legal community and the growing concern over declining civility in legal practice. As disputes have become more aggressive and interactions with opposing counsel, courts, and clients increasingly strained, judges have relied more heavily on ethical rules and disciplinary bodies to police attorney behavior. The outcomes of these efforts—particularly in large, high-volume jurisdictions—have bee... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Legal Ethics Update: Trends and Challenges for Today’s Lawyers

This CLE session offers a comprehensive survey of the past year’s most influential ethics guidance issued by the ABA and state bar organizations. Rather than simply restating the rules, the program emphasizes how these opinions shape real-world professional conduct and decision-making. The presentation will also delve into prominent ethics concerns that surfaced this year, including the impact of external pressures—particularly political forces—on lawyers and on the broader principle of... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Ethical Armor: Leveraging the Rules of Professional Conduct Against Problem Clients

Challenging clients can test even the most seasoned attorney. When a client is disorganized, overly demanding, or suddenly unresponsive, maintaining professionalism becomes more than a matter of courtesy—it becomes an ethical balancing act. This CLE program takes a practical look at how lawyers can transform the Rules of Professional Conduct from a checklist of duties into a framework for protection. Focusing on competence, diligence, and the scope of representation, the session illustr... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Strictest Conflict Rule: Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions with Clients

Among the conflict rules, none is more exacting than Rule 1.8(a). It is the provision that governs when a lawyer enters into a business transaction with a client, and its requirements are uniquely strict. This CLE course will unpack the meaning of a “business transaction” in the professional responsibility context and consider which client arrangements fall under the Rule’s umbrella. We will then turn to the difficult question of waiver: can these conflicts ever be waived, and if so, wh... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Ethically Promoting Your Legal Practice: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices

How can attorneys expand their practices without crossing ethical lines? This CLE program takes a practical look at the rules that govern lawyer advertising, solicitation, and client communications, offering clear guidance on what is permitted—and what isn’t. The session begins with a discussion of recent ethics opinions and disciplinary decisions, then moves into an analysis of Rules 7.1–7.5, 5.7, and 5.8, along with proposed amendments that could reshape the marketing landscape. From... More Info

$65

2Ethics Credits
Internet and Sports Gambling: A “Secret” Addiction No More

Gambling Disorder is a hidden but growing threat in the legal community, where statistics reveal that one in three attorneys may require support for mental health or substance use issues during their careers. The 2018 Murphy v. NCAA Supreme Court ruling, which legalized sports betting across the U.S., combined with the rise of online gambling platforms, has intensified this risk. This CLE course uncovers why lawyers are particularly susceptible to compulsive gambling, its ties to finan... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today

Immigration attorneys face extraordinary pressure to advocate fiercely for their clients—but ethical obligations don’t disappear under pressure. This CLE course examines the ethical dimensions of immigration practice, helping lawyers stay compliant while still fighting effectively for their clients. From understanding signature obligations to avoiding frivolous filings, attendees will walk away with tools to navigate real-world challenges. We’ll explore how state and federal rules inte... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Recent Trends in Lawyer Discipline and Ethical Takeaways

In recent years, the legal profession has faced a reckoning: What exactly constitutes misconduct in an era when public trust is waning and the boundaries of professional behavior seem increasingly blurred? This program takes a critical look at the erosion of the once-reliable standards governing attorneys and judges, and the troubling rise of conduct that, while once clearly unacceptable, is now sometimes defended on ideological or social grounds. Across courtrooms and headlines, lawyer... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit