Ethics & Specialty Credits

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Don't Get Burned: Navigating Ethical Hot Spots in Everyday Practice

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 4 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 4 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 4 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 4 Total
California CLE Approved 4 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 5 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 4 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 4 Total
Florida CLE Approved 5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 4 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 4 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 4 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 4 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 4 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 4.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 4 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Maine CLE Approved 4 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 4 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 4 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Approved 4 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 4 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 4 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 4 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 4 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 4.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 4 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 4 Total
New York CLE Approved 4.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 4 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 4 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 4.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 4 Total
Texas CLE Approved 4 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 4 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 4 Total
Washington CLE Approved 4 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 4.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 4.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 4 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 4.75 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 4 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 4 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 4 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 4 Total
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3 hours 49 minutes
Dean Dietrich
Mark West
Cindy Cole Ettingoff
With Dean R. Dietrich from Weld Riley, S.C. + 2 others
Recorded September 30, 2025.
Product ID 100794

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Overview

Avoid Missteps With Practical Guidance for Navigating Daily Ethical Dilemmas

Navigating ethical dilemmas in legal practice isn't always straightforward. This program dives into real-world scenarios that ethical decision-making, from handling conflicts of interest to addressing mistakes. Gain practical strategies to stay compliant while protecting your reputation and your clients. Don't get caught off guard - register today!

  • Identify and manage conflicts of interest early.
  • Communicate effectively while safeguarding client confidentiality.
  • Address mistakes ethically and minimize professional risk.
  • Navigate multi-party representation with confidence.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Ethical Landmines in Client Intake and Conflict Checks
  2. The Ethics of Communication: What You Say Matters
  3. Ethical Dilemmas in Multi-Party Representation
  4. Mistakes Happen: Addressing Errors and Protecting Your License

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 4 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 4 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 4 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 4 Total
California CLE Approved 4 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 5 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 4 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 4 Total
Florida CLE Approved 5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 4 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 4 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 4 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 4 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 4 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 4.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 4 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Maine CLE Approved 4 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 4 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 4 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Approved 4 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 4 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 4 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 4 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 4 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 4.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 4 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 4 Total
New York CLE Approved 4.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 4 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 4 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 4.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 4 Total
Texas CLE Approved 4 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 4 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 4 Total
Washington CLE Approved 4 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 4.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 4.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 4 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 4.75 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 4 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 4 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 4 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 4 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Ethical Landmines in Client Intake and Conflict Checks

    1. Identifying and Managing Potential Conflicts Early
    2. Vetting Clients: When to Say No
    3. Handling Confidential Information Pre-Engagement
    4. Screening for Hidden Conflicts in Modern Practices

  2. The Ethics of Communication: What You Say Matters

    1. Missteps in Client Communication
    2. Navigating Confidentiality in Digital Communication
    3. Ethical Risks of Social Media Interactions
    4. Responding to Negative Online Reviews Ethically

  3. Ethical Dilemmas in Multi-Party Representation

    1. Balancing Duties in Joint Representations
    2. Navigating Confidentiality Between Co-Clients
    3. Managing Divergent Interests Ethically
    4. Withdrawing When Conflicts Become Unmanageable

  4. Mistakes Happen: Addressing Errors and Protecting Your License

    1. Recognizing and Admitting Errors Promptly
    2. Communicating Mistakes to Clients Ethically
    3. Navigating Self-Reporting Obligations
    4. Implementing Practices to Prevent Future Errors

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Dean R Dietrich
Dean R.
Dietrich
Weld Riley, S.C.
Mark West
Mark
West
Law Offices of Mark West
Cindy G Cole Ettingoff
Cindy G.
Cole Ettingoff
Ettingoff Law and Mediation
Speaker bio
Dean R Dietrich

Dean R. Dietrich

Weld Riley, S.C.
Dean Dietrich

, a shareholder with Weld Riley, S.C., has represented clients in the areas of lawyer ethics and professional responsibility for more than 35 years. He has represented attorneys in matters before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Office of Lawyer Regulation, and consults with law firms and lawyers regularly regarding compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Dietrich has served as chair of the State Bar Committee on Professional Ethics, in addition to past service on the committee appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review changes to the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys. He is a member of the ABA's Center for Professional Responsibility and the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Mr. Dietrich currently serves as past president of the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Marquette University Law School.

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Mark West

Mark West

Law Offices of Mark West
Mark West

is a sole practitioner in San Gabriel, where he practices in plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death, products liability law, medical malpractice, and business civil litigation. He has published several articles and frequently lectures. Mr. West is admitted to practice in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District Courts in California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and Supreme Court of the United States. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in the state and U.S. District Court for Nevada, and the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Mr. West is a member of the American and Los Angeles County bar associations, State Bar of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California (past legislative district coordinator), and American Trial Lawyers Association. He earned his B.S. degree from New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University) and his J.D. degree from Southwestern University School of Law.

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Speaker bio
Cindy G Cole Ettingoff

Cindy G. Cole Ettingoff

Ettingoff Law and Mediation
Cindy Cole Ettingoff

is an attorney with Ettingoff Law and Mediation. She is engaged in virtually every aspect of labor and employment law practice and has represented employers, employees, and unions in litigation, contract negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations. Ms. Ettingoff is a Rule 31 general civil mediator, family mediator, and mediator trainer, CPR mediator, FINRA mediator, and is listed on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Mediator/Dispute Resolution Panel. She is a past chair of the Tennessee Bar Association ADR Section, immediate past president of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators and member of the Mid-South Community and Justice Center board. Ms. Ettingoff is a member of the American Bar Association (ADR, Labor and Employment Law, and Civil Rights and Social Justice Sections), and served as a case reviewer for the FLSA, FLMA, or workers' compensation subsections' 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2021/2022 midwinter publications. Ms. Ettingoff earned her J.D. degree from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

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