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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
- Why Civility and Professionalism Matters When Interacting With Non-Attorney Professionals
- The Standards of Professional Conduct
- The Importance of Professional Relationships
- Common Sources of Tension or Incivility
- Miscommunication or Unrealistic Expectations - Examples
- Last-Minute Demands or Failure to Respect Timelines - Examples
- Undervaluing the Expertise of Non-Attorney Professionals - Examples
- Billing Disputes or Lack of Professional Courtesy
- Building Stronger, More Respectful Partnerships
- Setting Clear Expectations
- Understanding Professional Limitations and Pressures of Industry Partners
- Professional Reputation and Long-Term Impact
- Key Takeaways
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-30-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-20-2027 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-20-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-20-2027 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-20-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
1 Total | 11-30-2026 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
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 qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour 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 qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour 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 qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.
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 qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.
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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 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 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.
Florida CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida CLE - 1: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 1.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).
Video Download - Florida CLE - 1: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 1.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).
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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 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 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
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.
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 qualifies for 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. 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 will receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit
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 will receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit
Minnesota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for 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 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 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours.
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 qualifies for 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.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 1: This program qualifies for 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.
North Dakota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, or 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, or 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
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 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
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 Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 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.
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 qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit and 1.0 hour of professionalism and 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 qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit and 1.0 hour of professionalism and 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 qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Washington CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1: This program qualifies for 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 qualifies for 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 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
- 1.2 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 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.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 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.
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 0.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 0.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
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CLE
Paralegal
Agenda
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Professionalism Beyond the Bar: Working with Non-Attorney Professionals
- Why Civility and Professionalism Matters When Interacting With Non-Attorney Professionals
- The Standards of Professional Conduct
- The Importance of Professional Relationships
- Common Sources of Tension or Incivility
- Miscommunication or Unrealistic Expectations - Examples
- Last-Minute Demands or Failure to Respect Timelines - Examples
- Undervaluing the Expertise of Non-Attorney Professionals - Examples
- Billing Disputes or Lack of Professional Courtesy
- Building Stronger, More Respectful Partnerships
- Setting Clear Expectations
- Understanding Professional Limitations and Pressures of Industry Partners
- Professional Reputation and Long-Term Impact
- Key Takeaways
Who Should Attend
This program is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Carree K. 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.
Speaker bio
Benjamin C. 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.
Speaker bio
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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