2026 CLE Webinars
Pay Pal: Learn How to Ethically Bill Your Clients and Avoid Fee Disputes
February 25th at 12:00 PM Central
After the legal services are performed, the business side of the practice kicks in where lawyers must navigate ethical, accurate, and efficient billing and collection practices. Unfortunately, even the best outcomes don’t always mean timely payments. And now, artificial intelligence is transforming how firms calculate fees, record time, and manage billing with greater precision, transparency, and ethical pitfalls. Join speakers, Erin McCartney, J.D. and Erik Crep, J.D., for a discussion about the ethics of billing, implementing client-focused billing procedures, and how to ethically use AI when recording billable hours and revamping your billing processes. This webinar will equip law firms with the strategies they need to avoid potential fee disputes. To help ensure you are timely paid for your hard work, sign up for this in-depth webinar and streamline your approach to billing in 2026.
Conflict of Interest? Spotting Conflicts Before They Spot You
March 11th at 12:00 PM Central
Year after year, conflicts of interest top the list as the most frequently alleged legal malpractice error. Despite lawyers’ best efforts to identify and avoid (or remedy) conflicts, they continue to challenge lawyers who feel the tension between maintaining current client relationships and securing new business. Because conflicts can arise in various scenarios and even develop during the course of representation, it is critical that lawyers understand how to quickly spot and address conflicts. Speakers J. Calhoun Watson, Managing Member at Robinson Gray, and Kate Gould, Risk Management Attorney at Attorney Protective, will discuss the Rules of Professional Conduct concerning conflicts, examine several conflict of interest case studies, and advise how you should handle them. By analyzing real-world examples of potential conflicts, you will be better equipped to determine whether a conflict exists and what actions you should take to address the conflict. Lawyers of all levels of experience will benefit from this informative webinar.
The Path to Recovery: How Lawyers Can Identify and Overcome Substance Use Challenges
April 15th at 12:00 PM Central
From the seemingly endless deadlines to handling difficult clients, the daily pressure and stress that lawyers experience can often lead to substance use disorders. Unfortunately, addiction and substance abuse can result in violation of your ethical duties to clients and put you at risk for malpractice claims or grievances. Thankfully, numerous resources are available for those attorneys seeking the tools to help themselves or a fellow lawyer. Erica Grigg, J.D., Grigg Counseling, and Michelle Fontenot, J.D., Director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, will examine the ethical implications of addiction in the profession while sharing their compelling stories of recovery. Our speakers will offer invaluable guidance for helping lawyers, whether they are seeking assistance on their own journey to recovery and wellness, or need resources to help a colleague. Join us for this thoughtful discussion of how to identify and combat substance use disorders in the legal profession.
Claim Reframe: Best Practices to Avoid a Legal Malpractice Claim
June 24th at 12:00 PM Central
Legal malpractice claims continue to rise meaning the cost to defend lawyers likewise increases. To help avoid a claim, it is critical you have the right client intake processes in place. Speakers, Irwin Kramer, J.D., Kramer & Connolly, and Kate Gould, J.D., AttPro Risk Management Consultant, will discuss best practices for implementing effective client interview and intake procedures within in your firm. They will also explain how, once representation is accepted, engagement letters should be carefully tailored to clearly define and accurately reflect the scope of representation. In addition to these practical tips, our speakers will discuss the importance of having sufficient legal malpractice coverage, including the ethical implications of being underinsured. They will also examine the impact of nuclear verdicts, their causes, and how to avoid such a verdict in your cases. By understanding the importance of properly vetting clients to avoid “the problem client,” you will be better equipped avoid to disputes and potential legal malpractice claims.
Closed For Business: The Ethical Implications of Leaving Your Practice
August 26th at 12:00 PM Central
Whether you are considering retirement or simply planning a much-needed vacation, this webinar is for you. 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 step away from the office. They will cover the applicable Model Rules of Professional Conduct relating to a temporary absence from office and how to ethically wind down your practice. This webinar will include risk management guidance ranging from identifying a successor attorney to file retention best practices. Don’t miss this informative webinar to ensure you comply with your ethical obligations whether you have plans to temporarily or permanently leave your practice.
Proceed With Caution: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Avoid a Claim
September 23rd at 12:00 PM Central
In this informative webinar, speakers, Matthew Marrone, Esq., and Seth Laver, Esq., Partners of Goldberg Segalla LLP, examine the latest statistics and trends in legal malpractice defense. Through examining the nuances of recent professional malpractice claims they have defended, they will offer guidance concerning how you can guard against such claims in your practice. Our speakers will provide practical tips to effectively limit your malpractice exposure. Learn how to avoid ethical pitfalls through real-world examples and acquire the tools you need to effectively advocate for your clients and avoid potentially costly malpractice claims.
The Next Frontier Is Here: Making AI Work For You
October 21st at 12:00 PM Central
AI is here to stay, and statistics show that clients largely expect their attorneys to use it and pass along its efficiencies in terms of cost savings. However, using AI does not excuse you from complying with your ethical duties, including maintaining client confidentiality, regardless of the artificial intelligence platform you use. Speakers, Casey Erick, J.D., Partner at Lewis Brisbois, and Erin McCartney, J.D., AVP of Risk Management and Marketing at Attorney Protective, will discuss how to effectively and ethically use AI in your practice whether for legal research or billing. By understanding how generative AI works, you can avoid the risks related to its use. Whether you are currently using AI or considering how you can make it work for you, lawyers of all experience levels will benefit from this webinar.
Socially Acceptable: The Ethics of Using Social Media
November 18th at 12:00 PM Central
Whether you use social media for professional networking or personal connections, you can never take off your lawyer hat. What does this mean for attorneys? You must understand how it works to ensure you don’t fall victim to the ethical pitfalls that come with your social media posts. Whether you need to better understand how to ethically advertise via social media platforms, communicate with clients, or research potential jurors, this webinar is for you. Speakers, Claude E. Ducloux, J.D., a Texas attorney board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, and Kate Gould, Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorney, will discuss this evolving topic and offer key takeaways for your practice as they examine the Rules of Professional Conduct implicated with social media use.