Illinois Professional Responsibility CLE Courses
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics: The Do's and Don'ts of Client Communications
How often do you need to make contact with your clients? What should you do if your client lies to you or misrepresents key case facts? Is it appropriate to accept a friend request from a client, or is that crossing an ethical line? In this practical program, our faculty will guide you through the dos and don'ts of client communications. Build your knowledge - register today! Uncover practical guidance for clearly communicating the beginning - and the end - of the attorney-client relationship. Come away with strategies for overcoming common communication issues. Examine best practices for communicating with clients with disabilities. Review essential guidelines for communicating with clients via social media.
Recorded April 04, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 52 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLuck o' the Ethical Attorney: Leprechaun-Approved Legal Ethics Tips
Looking to get some ethics credit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Lucky for you, NBI has you covered! Join our distinguished faculty for an engaging course filled with essential guidelines for staying ethical in everyday practice. Formulate strategies for resolving conflicts, uncover practical guidance for ensuring clear and efficient legal communication, and get ready for a wee bit of fun. Your lucky charm awaits - register today! Don't get your knickers in a twist - hear tips for identifying conflicts. Follow the rainbow to a pot of confidentiality do's and don'ts. Sham-rock your legal practice with guidelines for ethical communication. Examine best practices for keeping accurate count of the gold and managing client funds.
Recorded March 17, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 1 minute
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits2025 Ethical Survival Guide
From data breaches in the law firm to overlooked conflicts of interest, several ethical emergencies pop up in legal practice on a regular basis. In this engaging program, our experienced faculty delve into can't-miss ethics opinions from the past year, recent developments in legal tech, and legal hazards and common attorney mistakes made in 2024. Equip yourself with the tools you need to handle whatever obstacle gets thrown your way in 2025 - register today! Stay informed of emerging ethics opinions and rules. Develop strategies for handling common ethical dilemmas facing lawyers today. Discover the top mistakes made by attorneys in 2024. Get up to speed on new tech tools in the legal profession. Uncover practical guidance for preventing and responding to complaints.
Recorded February 10, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics 2025: The Latest Lessons, Legal Trends, and Opinions
How does your knowledge of the latest ethics opinions stack up? What are the top ethical violations attorneys are making right now, and what can you learn from them? Are you using AI in a way that could enhance your efficiency - or are you exposing yourself to liability? In this specialized program on recent updates, our seasoned practitioners address all these questions and reveal tips for navigating evolving ethical issues in your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your knowledge - register today! Demonstrate best practices for maintaining ethical attorney-client relationships. Uncover practical guidance for staying ethical in the digital era. Identify current litigation ethics issues facing attorneys. Discover lessons learned from recent attorney disciplinary cases. *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 8, 5:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty Credits20 Ethical Do's and Don'ts for Every Attorney
While most attorneys strive for professionalism throughout their practice, it can be difficult to find clear answers when stepping into one of the many grey areas that exist under the model rules today. This program walks attendees through 20 opaque, slippery, or otherwise perplexing ethical predicaments that can stump any lawyer. From billing practices to puffery, explore a wide array of common issues in a format designed to be engaging and practical for all - register today! Learn how to avoid unintentional clients and common engagement and fee agreement traps. Delve into risks presented by migrating attorneys, permissible conflicts, and waivers. Identify and overcome present-day ethics and technology challenges. Explore billing and trust fund issues that can land you in hot water. Get practical strategies for handling disputes over case strategy and withdrawing from representation.
Recorded December 31, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.09Ethical Hot Spots in Your Daily Practice
Whether you are new to the legal profession, or you want to brush up on the basics, this course is for you! Join our distinguished practitioners as they share their hard-won wisdom for averting and dealing with legal ethics hot spots. Examine best practices for terminating client relationships, explore the risks of giving legal advice to family and friends, and much more. Register today! Review key ethical considerations of quitting when you cannot stand your client. Find out the ethical dos and don'ts of presenting seminars on legal issues outside of the legal community. Determine the difference between competency and “friendly advice.” Come away with tips and tricks for resolving unexpected ethical issues in everyday practice. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Recorded November 20, 2024.OnDemand3 hours 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.58Legal Ethics: Managing Client Expectations in Litigation
Poor communication and unrealistic or misaligned expectations are quick ways to generate client dissatisfaction, complaints, or even malpractice lawsuits. This program will show you how to get clients on the same page with you from the start until the end of litigation. Fulfill your ethical responsibilities, avoid misunderstandings, and build trust with your clients - register today! Get practical tips for identifying unrealistic expectations at an early stage. Learn to craft clear engagement letters that set the stage for the attorney-client relationship. Educate clients in order to manage their expectations and help them make informed decisions. Hear when and how to keep clients informed as the case progresses. Receive real-world guidance for delivering bad news and handling difficult conversations with clients.
Recorded June 03, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 53 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.66Valentine's Day Ethics: The Dangers of Getting Too Close, Loose Lips, and More
Celebrate Valentine's Day with CLE credit! In this cupid-approved course, our distinguished faculty share tips for handling a variety of ethical problems that attorneys encounter in everyday practice. Determine when it's time to part ways with clients, uncover practical guidance for navigating law firm breakups, and formulate strategies for practicing self-care and managing mental health issues in day-to-day practice. Don't miss a beat - register today! Come away with best practices for ensuring effective communication. Explore the ethical issues involved with attorneys dating clients, other lawyers, and judges. Examine best practices for handling lateral moves and law firm breakups. Discover creative ways to enhance your well-being and practice self-compassion in daily practice. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Recorded February 14, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.25Legal Ethics 2024 Wrap-Up: War Stories and Headlines
End the year right with an ethical recap of 2024! From zany ethics headlines that raised eyebrows to lessons learned about multi-jurisdictional practice, our distinguished faculty will provide you with the knowledge you need to prepare for the trends and challenges that lie ahead. Don't miss this engaging program - register today! Examine wacky ethics headlines that turned heads in 2024. Overcome common hurdles related to lateral moves and transfers. Explore key conflicts of interest challenges and solutions. Gain insights into the risks and opportunities of using artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson. *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.
Recorded December 03, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.49Legal Ethics 2024: What You Need to Know NOW
What are some ways to minimize complaints regarding client communication? How should attorneys handle online criticism? Are you up to date on the latest conflicts of interest issues? From up-to-the-minute guidance for ensuring attorney-client confidentiality to current developments in social media ethics, this program provides you with essential guidelines for staying compliant and minimizing malpractice risks. Build your knowledge - register today! Keep abreast of new ethics opinions affecting your practice. Get up to speed on the latest ethics developments concerning technology. Hear best practices for fee agreements in 2024. Gain tips for detecting and handling conflicts of interest.
Recorded May 15, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.33Top 10 Legal Ethics Challenges, Solved
Are you up to date on the latest ethical challenges facing lawyers regarding data security and confidentiality? Are you confident in your ability to avoid common social media ethics stumbling blocks? What ethics mistakes do lawyers commonly make when leaving law firms? This beyond-the-basics program explores complex ethical dilemmas that don't have simple answers and provides you with expert strategies for handling them. Power up your knowledge - register today! Sidestep major communication landmines. Analyze new rules and challenges involving the virtual law office. Gain tips for handling advanced issues with attorney fees. Examine best practices for ending the attorney-client relationship.
Recorded July 29, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.38Legal Ethics of Representing Fiduciaries
From best practices for setting fees and charges to essential guidelines for identifying and handling conflicts of interest, serving as counsel to fiduciaries raises a variety of unique ethical concerns. Join our veteran attorney faculty as they discuss solutions for the top ethical problems that crop up when representing fiduciaries. Explore the importance of identifying who you're representing, acknowledge the ethical risks concerning third-party payors, and much more. Gain the knowledge you need to ethically represent fiduciaries with confidence - register today! Clearly identify and communicate who the client is to prevent conflict of interest. Walk through common confidentiality issues that arise when representing fiduciaries. Identify the top ethical risks associated with representing fiduciaries. Examine best practices for terminating the relationship. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Recorded April 17, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.41Legal Ethics: What Do You Do When…?
In this engaging and strategic program, you'll explore common ethical dilemmas that attorneys face throughout their careers, as well as effective ways to respond to them. Come away with practical guidance for resolving conflicts, analyze best practices for informing clients of a mistake, and find out what to do when you're in over your head. Handle whatever obstacle gets thrown your way with the utmost confidence - register today! Identify key steps to take when you suspect a conflict of interest. Determine what you need to do after making a mistake. Develop strategies for responding to a breach in the law firm. Examine best practices for changing law firms.
Recorded October 16, 2023.OnDemand2 hours 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsEthics in Full Bloom: Essential Refreshers for Attorneys
Spring-clean your legal practice with fresh perspectives on foundational ethics! In this spring-inspired course, our seasoned faculty dole out ethical tips for maintaining healthy work-life boundaries, tending to your firm's financial problems with integrity, and staying ahead of evolving laws. Start the season off right - register today! Get a bouquet of tips for tackling perennial problems in your practice. Gain fresh insights into managing conflicts of interest. Grow your understanding of the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies. Revitalize your practice by letting go of clients who drain your time. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 28, 5:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.56Legal Ethics and Everyday Practice: What You Need to Know
Engage with our accomplished faculty for a course on how to conduct professional relationships with clients and other attorneys, manage funds, and monitor conflicts of interest. Learn about necessary ethical guidelines for communicating with clients and preventing malpractice mishaps through this basic-level course on legal ethics. Register today! Review the rules of professional conduct concerning communication with clients and confidentiality. Learn how to properly settle disputes or other roadblocks. Take a pulse on the latest technology ethics issues facing attorneys. Prevent the most common malpractice claims made against attorneys. *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.
Recorded November 06, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Illinois Professional Responsibility CLE Courses
Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and competence with NBI's Illinois professional responsibility 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 Illinois' legal ethics rules. By participating in our professional responsibility courses, you can ensure that you are meeting your mandatory requirements while also reinforcing your commitment to ethical and competent practice in Illinois. NBI's experienced faculty provides engaging and thought-provoking content, helping you navigate complex ethical dilemmas and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in your legal career.
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