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Douglas Lang
Senior Counsel | Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLPKelli M. Hinson
Partner | Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLPCheck Your Tone: The Lawyer’s Guide to Civility, Communication & Professionalism | Live CLE Legal Webinar
Broadcast Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand Available 24 Hours Later
In today’s increasingly adversarial legal environment, lawyers must advocate zealously while maintaining the professionalism, judgment, and civility expected of the legal profession. The way attorneys communicate—with judges, opposing counsel, clients, colleagues, other legal professionals, and any person—can significantly affect credibility, relationships, litigation outcomes, and the public’s confidence in the justice system.
In this CLE Ethics/Professional Responsibility webinar organized by The Knowledge Group, Douglas S. Lang, Senior Counsel at Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP, and Kelli M. Hinson, Partner at Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP, will examine the critical relationship between civility, communication, ethics, and effective advocacy. Drawing on their experience in legal practice, ethics, professionalism, and continuing legal education, the speakers will explore how lawyers can remain persuasive and appropriately assertive without crossing the line into unnecessary hostility, disrespect, or unprofessional conduct. The program will address practical approaches to maintaining composure under pressure, communicating effectively in contentious matters, and recognizing when aggressive advocacy may create professional or ethical concerns. Participants will also gain insights into judicial expectations, professional responsibility, mentoring, and the role of individual lawyers in promoting a more civil legal profession.
What You Will Learn in this Webinar:
- Civility, professional responsibility, and zealous advocacy
- Judicial expectations for lawyer conduct and courtroom professionalism
- Effective communication with clients, judges, opposing counsel, and colleagues
- Managing conflict, difficult interactions, and high-pressure situations
- Ethical and professional risks of incivility and practical strategies for maintaining composure
Why Attend This Webinar?
By attending this CLE Legal webinar, you will:
- Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
- Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
- Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.
Agenda
Douglas Lang, Senior Counsel, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP
Kelli M. Hinson, Partner, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP
Who Should Attend
- Trial, litigation, and appellate attorneys
- Legal ethics and professional responsibility counsel
- In-house and outside counsel
- Compliance officers and law firm leaders
- Attorneys involved in negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution
- Judicial officers and court personnel
- Bar association and legal-profession leaders
- Other legal professionals focused on ethical and effective communication
Please check the credit section below for the details for your state and do not hesitate to contact the Knowledge Group if you have any questions.
Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: None
Course Code: 1411894 | Total Credit: 1.0
CLE Credit:
CA CLE 1.0 General – Approved Until: 6/30/2025
PA CLE 1.0 General – Approved Until: 8/14/2026
VT CLE 1.0 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1.0 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.0 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.0 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.0 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 1.0 General – Approved Until: 8/14/2024
Pending CLE Application: MS, GA, TN, WI
Self-Apply: AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements: DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE: AK, AZ, HI, IL
For additional information, please contact your state MCLE board.
Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar
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- Please Register for the course by clicking the "Take the Course" button if you have not already registered.
- Check Your Email – 24 hours before the webinar, you will receive an email with all necessary instructions, including access details and course materials. This information will also be posted on lesson when it is available.
- Download Course Materials – Course materials will be available for download **24-48 hours before** the live webinar. Be sure to review them in advance. The Link to download is available by clicking the lesson tab.
- Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
- Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
- Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
- Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
- On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
- Support: If you have any questions, please refer to the email instructions or contact support: support@theknowledgegroup.zohodesk.com.