Register For Course
Live Webinar Registration
OnDemand Recording
Course Book Download
or
Overview
Real Stories of Legal Careers Gone Wrong
Most lawyers don't lose their licenses because they made a mistake - they lose them because they crossed a line. This program goes beyond the usual ethics overview to examine the real-world conduct that leads to disbarment. Through compelling true stories that show exactly how things go wrong, faculty will walk through the 10 most common - and most consequential - ways legal careers unravel. Register today!
- Identify the behaviors that lead to disbarment - not just malpractice claims.
- Dive into gripping real-world stories of misconduct and discipline.
- Learn how small errors can escalate into career-ending misconduct.
- Protect your license by learning from others' costly mistakes.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Trust Accounts and Client Property Violations: From the Sloppy to the Intentional
- Crossing the Line With Clients: Exploitation, Coercion, and Abuse of Trust
- The Cover-Up and Lying to the Court: Dishonesty, Fraud, and Misrepresentation
- When Advocacy Crosses the Line: Obstruction, Misconduct, and Abuse of Process
- Criminal Conduct and Extra-Legal Dishonesty That Ends Legal Careers
- Pattern of Repeated Misconduct: When the Bar Stops Giving Second Chances
- Ignoring the Bar and Making a Bad Situation Worse
- Serious Conflicts of Interest: When They Become Disbarment-Worthy
- Walking Away: Client Abandonment and Extreme Neglect
- Practicing Without a License: People Who Thought They Could Get Away With it
- Bonus: The Silent Sabateur - Impairment as a Key Catalyst for Professional Collapse
Can't Attend Live?
Pre-Order the OnDemand
We will notify you when the ondemand recording is available.
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Florida CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Kansas CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Texas CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Utah CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
3 Total |
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Agenda
-
Trust Accounts and Client Property Violations: From the Sloppy to the Intentional
-
Crossing the Line With Clients: Exploitation, Coercion, and Abuse of Trust
-
The Cover-Up and Lying to the Court: Dishonesty, Fraud, and Misrepresentation
-
When Advocacy Crosses the Line: Obstruction, Misconduct, and Abuse of Process
-
Criminal Conduct and Extra-Legal Dishonesty That Ends Legal Careers
-
Pattern of Repeated Misconduct: When the Bar Stops Giving Second Chances
-
Ignoring the Bar and Making a Bad Situation Worse
-
Serious Conflicts of Interest: When They Become Disbarment-Worthy
-
Walking Away: Client Abandonment and Extreme Neglect
-
Practicing Without a License: People Who Thought They Could Get Away With it
-
Bonus: The Silent Sabateur - Impairment as a Key Catalyst for Professional Collapse
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert Dodson
has practiced law for over 27 years. Among other awards, he was named to Super Lawyers in medical malpractice the last nine years. Mr. Dodson's practice is focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, ethics and class actions. During his career, he has tried and settled multiple, six, seven and eight figure cases on behalf of clients, including a $15,000,000 settlement in a class action objection in the Lightsey v. SCE&G case. In his free time, Mr. Dodson can be found behind a camera photographing nature and wildlife. Among other locations, he has photographed in Alaska, Galapagos Islands, Antarctica and Africa; and has won several awards in photography in addition to practicing law.
TOP FAQs
How do I access my courses?
Do you have options for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing?
What happens if my course is cancelled?
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
What is included with my course purchase?
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
Have more questions? Please Contact Us
