Georgia Ethical Considerations CLE Courses
Best SellerTrustsLegal Ethics in Probate
Legal ethics duties and dilemmas in probate practice are unique and require a special set of skills to ensure compliance. This specialized ethics guide breaks down key ethical challenges probate practitioners are likely to face in their daily work and offers best practices for meeting the highest standards of the profession. Don't let your daily routine slide into noncompliance - register today! Determine what ethical duties to the decedent remain and how to fulfill them. Avoid simple mistakes that can cost you your law license. Learn from the mistakes of others - analyze recent discipline decisions stemming from probate cases. Face scope of representation challenges head-on. Uncover conflicts of interest that often go undetected and learn how to resolve them. Keep up with what duties of competence and diligence mean in real-life probate practice.
Recorded March 20, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLights, Camera, Action: Ethical Lessons From the Cinema and Popular Shows
From the red carpet to real life, sometimes the best way to figure out how to deal with ethical dilemmas is to learn from other attorneys. Starring our esteemed practitioners, this engaging program explores the dos and don'ts of legal ethics through the lens of widely watched TV shows and movies. Take a front-row seat to ethical decision-making - register today! Analyze scenes of relationship conflicts in fan-favorite TV shows. Scrutinize examples of attorney-client privilege errors in hit TV series. Explore the ethical don'ts of evidence as depicted in Law & Order. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Recorded February 27, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Lawyer's Duty: Ethical Considerations in Settlement Decisions
Settlement decisions can be a hotbed of ethical issues. Personal interests may cloud your judgment or lead to biased advice. Advocacy can cross the line into manipulation. Clients may have regrets and feel ill-informed. Avoid these and other griefs: join our faculty for an exploration of ethical issues and solutions in legal settlements. Provide honest assessments, ensure informed consent, and maintain fairness throughout the process - register today! Avoid misleading assessments that can erode trust and lead clients astray. Ensure clients clearly understand settlement terms, risks, and alternatives. Identify and manage conflicts that may affect the settlement process.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsAttorney Ethics: Examining Real-Life Scenarios and Tried-and-True Solutions
In this incisive program, our experienced faculty provide you with the tools you need to resolve ethical dilemmas that attorneys encounter in everyday practice. Examine the consequences of confidentiality breaches, follow essential guidelines for dealing with conflicts of interest, and take a pulse on current trends in legal ethics. Get the basics down - register today! Get tips for solving client communication issues. Formulate strategies for addressing conflicts of interest. Get advice for handling ethical issues concerning social media. Identify lessons learned from the latest disciplinary rulings.
Live Online + OnDemandMar 31, 6:00 PM
Business & Securities LawLegal Ethics of Doing Business With Clients
Are you crossing an ethical line by doing business with your clients, intentionally or unwittingly? Attorneys must navigate a delicate balance between professional obligations and personal interests daily. This legal briefing outlines common scenarios that present ethical dangers and offers specific advice for upholding your reputation and protecting your clients. Register today! Chart the right course of action when an attorney's personal financial interests conflict with the client's best interests. Outline common misleading statements and omissions that could land you in hot water. Ensure all fees charged in connection with each business transaction are clearly disclosed and reasonable. Learn when you should encourage clients to seek independent legal advice.
Recorded February 07, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Personal Injury & NegligenceManaging Client Expectations in Personal Injury Cases
A potential client walks into your office, inspired by sensational headlines about multimillion-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, expecting similar results for their own claim. While you think they have a case, their figure is off by a few zeros. How do you bag the case and rein in their expectations? In this legal ethics course, you'll explore how your duties apply to managing client expectations and get valuable insights to prevent client misunderstandings and grievances down the road. Give your clients the representation they deserve - grounded in reality, informed by expertise, and guided by ethical practice. Register today! Learn how your legal ethics obligations apply to setting and managing client expectations. Anticipate and dispel common misconceptions clients have about personal injury cases. Develop skills for addressing disappointment when outcomes don't align with expectations.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 14, 3:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsBridging the Gap: Ethical Advocacy and Civility with Pro Se Litigants
I will serve as an officer of the court, encouraging respect for the law in all that I do and avoiding abuse or misuse of the law, its procedures, its participants and its processes. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed I will honor the requirements, the spirit and the intent of the applicable rules or codes of professional conduct for my jurisdiction, and will encourage others to do the same. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed Interacting with pro-se litigants presents unique ethical and practical challenges for attorneys. Balancing professional obligations while maintaining civility and fairness requires a nuanced approach to advocacy. This course explores the ethical boundaries, real-world difficulties, and best practices when dealing with self-represented individuals. Attendees will gain insights into managing expectations, avoiding ethical pitfalls, and meeting court expectations while maintaining professional integrity. Secure your spot by registering today! Strengthen ethical decision-making to ensure compliance and professionalism in interactions with self-represented parties. Develop effective communication strategies to manage conflicts, reduce misunderstandings, and maintain civility. Meet court expectations confidently while avoiding ethical pitfalls and maintaining fairness.
Recorded March 19, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Ethical Essentials of Joint Representations
In this incisive program, our veteran faculty dish out real-world tips for overcoming ethical challenges in joint representations. Uncover practical guidance for identifying conflicts of interest in joint representations, employ best practices for drafting waivers, and delve into the ethical dos and don'ts of negotiating on behalf of multiple clients. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge - register today! Determine when it makes sense to proceed with a joint representation. Formulate strategies for addressing attorney-client privilege and confidentiality issues. Examine best practices for handling client disputes in joint representations.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 22, 3:00 PM
Labor & EmploymentEthical Mistakes to Avoid for the Employment Law Attorney
This concise program outlines the most common ethical blunders employment law attorneys make and provides you with strategies to resolve them. Review the top mistakes made in employment litigation, gain cautionary advice on using social media in the workplace, and resolve issues concerning joint representation. Stay out of hot water - register today! Identify the top inadvertent disclosure traps. Gain tips for avoiding and resolving common conflicts of interest. Discover workplace investigation mistakes you may not realize you’re making.
Recorded February 21, 2025.OnDemand 55 minutes
Litigation & AppealsLegal Ethics for the Trial Lawyer
The stress and pressure to win can test the ethical compass of any trial lawyer. Don't lose your dignity or integrity in the heat of battle! This guide provides best practices for attorneys who wish to effectively advocate for their clients while also exuding professionalism in all phases of trial. Ensure your courtroom conduct is beyond reproach - register today! Get practical reminders for maintaining decorum in the courtroom. Determine what is and what is not appropriate contact with jurors, witnesses, and judges. Learn how to navigate ethical gray areas surrounding evidence and testimony.
Recorded January 10, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsWhy Clients File Legal Malpractice Claims - and What You Can Do to Avoid It
Picture this: You're overwhelmed with your caseload, and as a result, you're less responsive to your clients' emails. Without realizing it, you failed to respond to one of your client's emails and notify them of important court dates, and now that client - who feels let down - is filing a malpractice claim against you. Are you prepared for the consequences? In this intensive program, our distinguished attorney faculty highlight the top reasons why clients file malpractice claims and provide you with actionable strategies for preventing and responding to them. Prepare yourself for whatever curveball gets thrown your way - register today! Review the core elements of a legal malpractice claim. Demonstrate best practices in client communication. Formulate strategies for detecting conflicts and avoiding legal issues. Identify key steps to take when dealing with a malpractice claim.
Recorded January 09, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsCivility and Professionalism: The Heart of the Legal Profession
In this indispensable program, our veteran practitioners delve into best practices for maintaining professionalism in today's ever-evolving legal landscape. Uncover practical guidance for balancing transparency and diplomacy in attorney-client communications, find the happy medium between firm culture and personal standards of professionalism, and review the professional - and personal - benefits of pro bono representation. Don't let this opportunity slip by to enrich your knowledge - register today! Explore the effects of AI on attorney professionalism. Gain tips for communicating with opposing counsel, the court, and clients. Determine how to maintain professionalism in different firm cultures. Find out how to turn skills into bridges for professional growth. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 16, 6:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.6Legal Ethics for Real Estate Attorneys
This dynamic legal briefing will provide you with the opportunity to explore the most pressing ethical issues attorneys in real estate practice face. Don't risk jeopardizing your reputation - gain practical tips for navigating tough ethical dilemmas and fulfilling your obligations as counsel. Register today! Find out how the rules of professional conduct apply to your everyday practice. Watch out for conflicts of interest traps in real estate transactions. Know what you must and cannot disclose. Ensure your practices concerning client funds are above reproach.
Recorded November 12, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Business & Securities LawFrom Conflicts to Confidentiality: Ethics in Corporate Law
Do you grapple with complex ethical dilemmas in your daily corporate practice? Are you confident in your ability to navigate the choppy waters of compliance without crashing into conflicts of interest or malpractice reefs? This CLE course is designed to equip business law attorneys with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain the highest ethical standards. Through exploration of conflicts of interest, fiduciary duties, advertising, and data security, participants will gain practical guidance and insights to address unique challenges, improve their outcomes, and protect their professional reputations. Register today! Learn how to balance disclosure obligations and client confidentiality. Discuss unique ways legal ethics rules apply to in-house practice. Identify top malpractice risks unique to corporate law practice. Explore what's involved in practical sense in guarding data security.
Recorded January 08, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsLaw Firm Breakups and Lateral Transfers: An Ethics Guide
In this advanced guide, our esteemed faculty delve into the ethics of navigating lateral transfers and law firm breakups. From best practices for maintaining client confidentiality to actionable advice for how to resolve disputes during a law firm breakup, develop the knowledge and skills required for an ethical transition. Don't miss out - register today! Find out how to manage conflicts during a law firm breakup. Demonstrate best practices for notifying clients. Identify key risks in handling client transitions in lateral transfers.
Recorded December 20, 2024.OnDemand 57 minutes
Georgia Ethical Considerations CLE Courses
Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct with NBI's Georgia ethical considerations CLE courses. Our comprehensive selection of courses covers a wide range of essential topics, including client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, trust account management, and more, all tailored to the specific requirements of Georgia's legal ethics rules. By participating in our ethical considerations courses, you can ensure that you are meeting your mandatory ethics requirements while also reinforcing your commitment to ethical practice in Georgia. NBI's experienced faculty provides engaging and thought-provoking content, helping you navigate complex ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions in your legal career.
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