2025 CLE Webinars
Conflict Zone: Strategies For Ethically Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
March 19th at 12:00 PM Central
Conflicts of interest continue to plague lawyers despite their best efforts to avoid them. Because conflicts can take many forms and develop during the course of representation, conflicts, without question, can be both difficult to identify and potentially even harder to address. Join J. Calhoun Watson, attorney at Robinson Gray located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Kate Gould, Risk Management Attorney at Attorney Protective, as they discuss the Rules of Professional Conduct and analyze several potential conflict of interest scenarios. Our speakers will provide real-world examples to help you determine whether a conflict exists and what action you should take, as they offer best practices for handling conflicts.
Sobriety Checkpoint – Evaluating and Overcoming a Substance Use Disorder
April 30th at 12:00 PM Central
The daily pressure and stress of the legal world can often lead lawyers down a path of addiction and substance abuse. Thankfully, there are many resources for those that may be struggling and looking for the appropriate tools to help themselves or a fellow colleague. Join Erica Grigg, J.D., Grigg Counseling, and Michelle Fontenot, J.D., Director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, as they share their compelling stories of recovery and thoughtfully discuss substance abuse in the legal profession. In this 60-minute webinar, Erica and Michelle will offer tools to help lawyers, regardless of where they are on their journey to recovery and wellness, and those colleagues seeking resources to help others.
Brick and Mortar No More: Ethical Issues with Multi-Jurisdiction Lawyering
June 11th at 12:00 PM Central
As the practice of law has increasingly shifted from being location-based, where the work or client is located becomes the focus. Understanding the Rules of Professional Conduct when working in a multitude of jurisdictions becomes critical to ensure you are in compliance. Micah Buchdahl, founder and president of HTMLawyers, Inc., shares his expertise as to how you can navigate the challenges of virtual law practices and multi-jurisdictional lawyering. Learn about proposed changes to Rule 5.5 and responses from states and organizations. Kate Gould, Attorney Protective Risk Management Consultant, will join him to discuss recent opinions to help you maximize the versatility of your license.
Out of Office: The Ethics of Leaving Your Practice
August 20th at 12:00 PM Central
If you are planning a vacation or thinking about closing your practice, don’t miss this webinar. Before catching a plane or winding down your legal career for good, ensure that you comply with your ethical obligations when you temporarily or permanently leave your practice. This webinar will cover the applicable Model Rules of Professional Conduct related to planning for a temporary absence from office and considerations when planning your retirement. Join Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorneys, Erin McCartney, J.D., and Kate Gould, J.D., as they discuss best practices to avoid ethics violations when you are out of office.
Risky
Business: Avoiding Malpractice Claims Through Effective Risk Management
September 10th at 12:00 PM Central
Sometimes, it is easier to learn what to do by examining what not to do. Exploring the nuances of recent trends in malpractice cases can be a helpful tool to guard against claims in your practice. Speakers, Matthew Marrone, Esq. and Seth Laver, Esq., Partners of Goldberg Segalla LLP, will present recent case studies of the professional malpractice claims they defend to teach attendees best practices to limit their malpractice exposure. In this informative webinar, Mr. Marrone and Mr. Laver will discuss how to avoid potential ethical pitfalls by offering the risk management tips and tools you need to be an effective advocate.
To Infinity and Beyond: Using AI in Your Practice
October 22nd at 12:00 PM Central
These days, you can’t pick up a legal journal or receive an e-newsletter that doesn’t have an AI article. Whether you willingly embrace the idea of incorporating AI in your practice or are reluctantly considering it, your ethical obligation to understand it remains the same. Speakers Joe Salvati, CEO of Arcuity ai, Inc., and Erin McCartney, J.D., AVP of Risk Management and Marketing at Attorney Protective, discuss how to effectively and ethically use AI in the legal context and how to avoid the risks related to its use. Lawyers of all ages and practice areas will benefit from a broad overview of this trending topic.
Social Climber:
Learning How to Ethically Use Social Media
November 19nd at 12:00 PM Central
These days, you can’t pick up a legal journal or receive an e-newsletter that doesn’t have an AI article. Whether you willingly embrace the idea of incorporating AI in your practice or are reluctantly considering it, your ethical obligation to understand it remains the same. Speakers Joe Salvati, CEO of Arcuity ai, Inc., and Erin McCartney, J.D., AVP of Risk Management and Marketing at Attorney Protective, discuss how to effectively and ethically use AI in the legal context and how to avoid the risks related to its use. Lawyers of all ages and practice areas will benefit from a broad overview of this trending topic.