Ethics & Specialty Credits

4.8

See Something, Say Something: Rule 8.3 and Lawyers' Duty to Report

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
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1 hour
Catherine Ongiri
Wendy Patrick
With Catherine A. Ongiri from State Bar of California’s Office of Professional Competence + 1 other
Recorded February 20, 2025.
Product ID 100500

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Overview

The Snitch Rule and a Lawyer's Duty to Report Clarified

See something, say something. It makes sense, right? If you see a violation of an ethical rule, you have a duty to report. As simple as this seems, it isn't always so straightforward. This obligation, otherwise known as the "Snitch Rule", has landed all too many attorneys in hot water. Make sense of the rules in this essential program offered in partnership with American Inns of Court. You can't afford to put your license on the line - register today!

  • Understand the evolution of the Snitch Rule and how it relates to professional competence.
  • Disentangle obligations to truthfulness in adversarial relationships with opposing counsel.
  • Get the latest opinions on what your obligations are when it comes to reporting malfeasance.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Snitch Rule: Evolution and Origins
  2. How the Snitch Rule Relates to Competence
  3. Overcoming Obstacles to Transparency
  4. Lawyers and Criminality
  5. Puffing and Bluffing: Adversarial Relationships and Truthfulness
  6. How Different States Interpret the Snitch Rule
  7. Reporting RPC Violations: Formal Opinions and More
  8. Tips for Protecting the Profession and the Public

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 MECLE Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit.

Arizona CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

California CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Civility

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics and 1.0 hour will apply to Civility credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics and 1.0 hour will apply to Civility credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Georgia CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Idaho CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Kansas CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Louisiana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 1: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer based ethics credit and 1.0 hour will apply to professionalism. No more than 4.0 hours of computer based CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. This course will apply toward the fulfillment of the newly admitted member requirement.

Maine CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

North Dakota CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethical Considerations

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 0.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 0.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 0.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 0.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 1: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 1: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Utah CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Professionalism & Civility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 1: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit and 1.0 hour will apply to Professionalism & Civility.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 1: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit and 1.0 hour will apply to Professionalism & Civility.

Vermont CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Washington CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 1: This program may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for up to 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program may qualify for up to 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program may qualify for up to 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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Agenda

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  1. See Something, Say Something: Rule 8.3 and Lawyers’ Duty to Report

    1. The Snitch Rule: Evolution and Origins
    2. How the Snitch Rule Relates to Competence
    3. Overcoming Obstacles to Transparency
    4. Lawyers and Criminality
    5. Puffing and Bluffing: Adversarial Relationships and Truthfulness
    6. How Different States Interpret the Snitch Rule
    7. Reporting RPC Violations: Formal Opinions and More
    8. Tips for Protecting the Profession and the Public

Who Should Attend

This program is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Catherine A Ongiri
Catherine A.
Ongiri
State Bar of California’s Office of Professional Competence
Wendy L Patrick Ph.D.
Wendy L.
Patrick, Ph.D.
Black Swan Verdicts
Speaker bio
Catherine A Ongiri

Catherine A. Ongiri

State Bar of California’s Office of Professional Competence
Catherine Ongiri

is an experienced attorney, policy advocate, and passionate leader in the legal community. She is the managing attorney in the State Bar of California's Office of Professional Competence. In this role, Ms. Ongiri manages the Ethics hotline and the support side of the Lawyer Assistance Program. Additionally, she has lead responsibility for devising and developing the State Bar's preventative education curriculum. Previously, Ms. Ongiri worked at the Judicial Council of California as counsel for its Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness, and created a preventative curriculum for judicial officers statewide. She has a strong background in adult-centered learning and developing curricula that engage the learner. Prior to joining the Judicial Council, Ms. Ongiri practiced appellate law as a Deputy Attorney General in the Health, Education and Welfare Section of the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice, and at the Family Violence Appellate Project. She is also a longtime member of the Earl Warren American Inn of Court in San Francisco, California.

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Speaker bio
Wendy L Patrick Ph.D.

Wendy L. Patrick, Ph.D.

Black Swan Verdicts
Wendy Patrick

is a career prosecutor, presented by the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court with the California Public Lawyer of the Year award from the State Bar's Public Law Section. She was named as one of the 2024 Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers by the State Bar of California and honored with the 2023 Instructor of the Year Award by the California District Attorneys Association. Dr. Patrick was also recognized by her peers as one of the top ten criminal attorneys in San Diego by the San Diego Daily Transcript. She has completed over 165 trials ranging from hate crimes to domestic violence to first-degree murder. Before becoming a prosecutor, Dr. Patrick was a trial attorney and team leader in the San Diego Public Defender's office. She is the owner and founder of Black Swan Verdicts. Dr. Patrick is also a longtime member of the Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court in San Diego, California.

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