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Professionalism Beyond the Bar: Collaborating with Non-Attorney Professionals

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55 minutes
Carree Nahama
Benjamin Bunn
Bob Juskie
With Carree K. Nahama from Nahama Law + 2 others
Recorded May 21, 2025
Product ID 101094

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Overview

Build Strong, Ethical Partnerships Across Your Legal Team

I will develop my practice with dignity and will be mindful in my communications with the public that what is constitutionally permissible may not be professionally appropriate. -The American Inns of Court Professional Creed

 

Great legal work is rarely done alone. From paralegals to experts, non-lawyer professionals are critical to your success - and your reputation. With this program, learn how to build ethical, respectful partnerships across your team that improve outcomes and reflect the highest standards of professionalism. Through real-world scenarios and guidance from the American Inns of Court, gain practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls, foster collaboration, and enhance your professional reputation in every interaction. Register today!

  • Understand the key rules and standards that guide your work with non-lawyer team members.
  • Identify common missteps that lead to ethical issues and friction in your professional relationships.
  • Discover practical strategies for setting clear expectations, respecting boundaries, and building mutual respect.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Why Civility and Professionalism Matters When Interacting With Non-Attorney Professionals
  2. The Standards of Professional Conduct
  3. The Importance of Professional Relationships
  4. Common Sources of Tension or Incivility
    1. Miscommunication or Unrealistic Expectations - Examples
    2. Last-Minute Demands or Failure to Respect Timelines - Examples
    3. Undervaluing the Expertise of Non-Attorney Professionals - Examples
    4. Billing Disputes or Lack of Professional Courtesy
  5. Building Stronger, More Respectful Partnerships
    1. Setting Clear Expectations
    2. Understanding Professional Limitations and Pressures of Industry Partners
  6. Professional Reputation and Long-Term Impact
  7. Key Takeaways

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 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 Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas 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
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Professionalism Beyond the Bar: Working with Non-Attorney Professionals

    1. Why Civility and Professionalism Matters When Interacting With Non-Attorney Professionals
    2. The Standards of Professional Conduct
    3. The Importance of Professional Relationships
    4. Common Sources of Tension or Incivility
      1. Miscommunication or Unrealistic Expectations - Examples
      2. Last-Minute Demands or Failure to Respect Timelines - Examples
      3. Undervaluing the Expertise of Non-Attorney Professionals - Examples
      4. Billing Disputes or Lack of Professional Courtesy
    5. Building Stronger, More Respectful Partnerships
      1. Setting Clear Expectations
      2. Understanding Professional Limitations and Pressures of Industry Partners
    6. Professional Reputation and Long-Term Impact
    7. Key Takeaways

Who Should Attend

This program is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Carree K Nahama
Carree K.
Nahama
Nahama Law
Benjamin C Bunn
Benjamin C.
Bunn
Bunn Law Group, PC
Bob Juskie
Bob
Juskie
Juskie Mediations
Speaker bio
Carree K Nahama

Carree K. Nahama

Nahama Law
Carree Nahama

is the founder and owner of Nahama Law, celebrating its tenth anniversary of dedicated service to injured children and their families. With a reputation for compassion, diligence and exceptional results, she leads her legal team to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives. An award-winning trial attorney, Ms. Nahama was honored with the prestigious "Streetfighter" award by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD) in 2023. Throughout her career, she has exemplified the highest standards of civility and professionalism, setting a benchmark for others in the legal field. Ms. Nahama is a bencher and team leader for the Louis M. Welsh Inn of Court, where she fosters mentorship, ethical advocacy, and professional growth among peers. As co-chair of the Women's Caucus for CASD, she champions initiatives that empower attorneys and promote inclusivity within the legal community. Guided by the Latin phrase "bona fide", Ms. Nahama embodies authenticity, integrity and passion. A committed volunteer and gifted connector, she is known for her advocacy of intergenerational collaboration and her ability to unite professionals across various specializations and firm sizes.

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Speaker bio
Benjamin C Bunn

Benjamin C. Bunn

Bunn Law Group, PC
Benjamin Bunn

is the founder of Bunn Law Group PC specializing in plaintiffs' serious injury and wrongful death cases, often helping families through devastating crises with life-changing verdicts and settlements. He took a leadership role after 9/11, putting together a San Diego team of trial lawyers who represented New York area family's pro bono, recovering nearly $100 million in compensation. He is a graduate of and faculty for Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. He has served on the board of many San Diego organizations, including the Barristers Club, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the YWCA, and is the 2025 President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He has been honored as Community Leader of the Year by the San Diego Building Trades and recognized by the California State Legislature and State Senate for his commitment to working families and public service. In 2024, Ben received the Daniel T. Broderick III Trial Lawyer of the Year award, considered the highest honor given to a San Diego attorney.

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Bob Juskie

Bob Juskie

Juskie Mediations
Bob Juskie

is a full-time alternative dispute resolution specialist and mediates cases throughout California and the western United States. As a practicing trial attorney for 35 years, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, Bob litigated and tried cases involving personal injuries, catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, real estate and real property disputes, business, commercial, and insurance claims, legal and professional malpractice, malicious prosecution, and claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Throughout the course of Bob’s practice, he was routinely retained in cases both for and against insurance companies. He uses his experience across multiple fields as both a plaintiff and defense attorney, and as a lawyer who tried cases to juries, to now assist parties in reaching a resolution before trial is necessary.

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