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Cari Sheehan
Conflict/Ethics Attorney | Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C

Beyond Etiquette: Demystifying Mandatory Civility Rules for Lawyers 2024 | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)

In the legal realm, civility isn’t just a social nicety; it’s a cornerstone of professional conduct. In today’s legal landscape, understanding and navigating mandatory civility rules is crucial for legal professionals.

In this CLE webcast, Attorney Cari Sheehan of Scopelitis  Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. will delve deep into the intricacies of these rules, going beyond surface-level etiquette to uncover their legal implications, practical applications, and impact on professional conduct.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Understanding the Foundations of Civility in Law
  • Navigating Modern Challenges
  • Ethical Considerations Underpinning Mandatory Civility Rules
  • Examining Mechanisms for Enforcing Civility Rules Within the Legal Community

Agenda:

Cari Sheehan, Conflict/Ethics Attorney
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C

  • Rule 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
    • Understanding the duty to report professional misconduct by other attorneys.
    • Exploring the criteria for determining when reporting is required or permissible.
    • Discussing the implications of reporting misconduct on professional relationships and reputation.
  • Rule 8.4: Misconduct
    • Identifying behaviors considered as professional misconduct under Rule 8.4.
    • Examining examples of conduct that may result in disciplinary action.
    • Discussing the consequences of engaging in unethical behavior and the impact on the legal profession as a whole.

Who Should Attend:

  • Lawyers/Attorneys
  • Legal Assistants
  • Paralegals
  • Legal Professionals
  • Legal Educators/Students

Register for this course by clicking the “Take this Course” at the top of the page.

CLE Credit:

Course Level: Basic | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webinar | Prerequisite: None

Course Code: 1411123 | Total Credit: 1.0

CLE Credit:
GA CLE 1.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 12/31/2024
CA CLE 1.00 Civility – Approved Until: 08/21/2026
PA CLE 1.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 8/21/2026
TN CLE 1.00 Dual – Approved Until: 8/21/2025
WI CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
VT CLE 1.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1.00 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.00 Ethics and Professionalism – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.00 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.00 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 Ethics – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MS CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 08/21/2025

Pending CLE Application:
NONE

Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, 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 CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HA, MO, IL

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

    • Please Register for the course by clicking the "take the course: button if you have not already registered.
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    • 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.
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