Ethics & Specialty Credits

4.5

Demonstrating Civility and Professionalism in Everyday Practice

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Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
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Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
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Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
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Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
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Virginia 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
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59 minutes
William Reynolds
With William E. Reynolds from Nixon Peabody LLP
Recorded November 12, 2025.
Product ID 101220

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Overview

Professionalism Isn't Dead - It's What Sets You Apart

Can you ever truly serve justice if you don't serve your clients and colleagues with respect? If you answered “No,” then you're in the right place. Join our seasoned faculty as they dole out tips for maintaining professionalism and handling sensitive matters with grace. From essential guidelines for demonstrating civility in communications with the court to pragmatic tools for navigating emotionally charged conversations, you don't want to miss this chance to build your skills. Register today!

  • Examine best practices for exemplifying civility in attorney-client communications.
  • Explore the effects of uncivilized behavior on public trust.
  • Uncover guidance for responding to incivility with tact.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Foundations of Professionalism and Civility: Key Definitions and Rules
  2. Maintaining Professionalism in Communications With Clients, Opposing Counsel, and the Court
  3. Tips for Conflict Resolution and Building Collaborative Relationships
  4. Managing Emotionally Charged Conversations (Without Losing It)
  5. Impact of Incivility on Public Trust and the Reputation of the Legal Profession
  6. How to Respond to Uncivil Behavior Tactfully and Reinforce Civility

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Product ID 101220

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status 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
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
Mississippi 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 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 Upon Request 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Virginia 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
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Agenda

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  1. Demonstrating Civility and Professionalism in Everyday Practice

    1. Foundations of Professionalism and Civility: Key Definitions and Rules
    2. Maintaining Professionalism in Communications With Clients, Opposing Counsel, and the Court
    3. Tips for Conflict Resolution and Building Collaborative Relationships
    4. Managing Emotionally Charged Conversations (Without Losing It)
    5. Impact of Incivility on Public Trust and the Reputation of the Legal Profession
    6. How to Respond to Uncivil Behavior Tactfully and Reinforce Civility

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

William E Reynolds
William E.
Reynolds
Nixon Peabody LLP
Speaker bio
William E Reynolds

William E. Reynolds

Nixon Peabody LLP
William Reynolds

is a member with the law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP. He has tried cases in both the state and federal courts of the capital region. Mr. Reynolds has represented some of the region's largest corporations and other entities in complex commercial and antitrust cases. He has participated in several continuing legal education lectures and contributed to CLE publications, including a recent one on trial and appellate courts of Massachusetts. Mr. Reynolds was a Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General for four years, handling civil litigation. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Cornell Law School.

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