Virginia MCLE - Ethics Credit Courses
This is a listing of Ethics Credit CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Live Webinar: 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 trust... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$651.5Ethics Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$651.5Ethics Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
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
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Navigating Ethical Challenges: AI Adoption in Legal Practice
AI tools are being used to accomplish an untold number of tasks in countless industries, and their use is only getting more widespread. This CLE course will focus on the responsible use of AI in the legal industry and how to ensure your use is aligned with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The course will also review the various ethical implications of the use of AI and offer tips and strategies for efficient and effective methods to integrate AI into your law practice. More Info
$341Ethics Credit
