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CLE Credit Collection: Ethics, Professionalism, DEI, and Tech Competence

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 4 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 4 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 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 Approved 4 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 4 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 4 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 4 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 4.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 4 Total
Maine CLE Approved 4 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 4 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 4.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Pending 4 Total
North Carolina 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
Ohio CLE Approved 4 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 4 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 4 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 4.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 4 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 4 Total
Texas CLE Approved 4 Total
Utah 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 Approved 4 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 4 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 5 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 4 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education 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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John Cinti
Michael Gorby
Bradley Honnold
With John M. Cinti from Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC + 2 others

Wed, Nov 11, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102624

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Overview

Transform Your Legal Practice With Expert-Led Training

What if you could fulfill multiple credit requirements with one course? Good news: With this program, it's possible! Join our dynamic instructors as they offer guidance for upholding your ethical duties, enhancing relationships with clients and colleagues, and fostering respect in professional interactions. Take the next step in your growth as an attorney - register today!

  • Develop strategies for resolving ethical issues in daily practice.
  • Uncover guidance for upholding professionalism in tense situations.
  • Formulate tactics for responding to unprofessional behavior.
  • Break down barriers and help nurture diversity and inclusion in law.
  • Discover best practices for maintaining technology competence.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Practical Legal Ethics for Real-World Law Practice
  2. Strengthening Attorney Relationships Through Civility and Professionalism
  3. DEI and Elimination of Bias in Law: An Action Plan for Attorneys
  4. Technology Ethics for Lawyers: Essentials of Maintaining Tech Competence

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Product ID 102624

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 4 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 4 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 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 Approved 4 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 4 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 4 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 4 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 4.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 4 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 4 Total
Maine CLE Approved 4 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 4 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 4.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Pending 4 Total
North Carolina 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
Ohio CLE Approved 4 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 4 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 4 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 4.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 4 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 4 Total
Texas CLE Approved 4 Total
Utah 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 Approved 4 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 4 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 5 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 4 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 4 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education 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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  1. Practical Legal Ethics for Real-World Law Practice

    1. Maintaining Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality (Rule 1.6)
    2. Ensuring Ethical Attorney-Client Communication
    3. Identifying and Addressing Conflicts of Interest
    4. Ethical Fee Arrangements and Billing Practices
    5. Supervising and Delegating Tasks to Junior Attorneys and Non-Lawyer Staff
    6. Preserving Client Records and Files
  2. Strengthening Attorney Relationships Through Civility and Professionalism

    1. Foundations of Civility and Professionalism in Legal Practice
    2. Navigating Hard Conversations and Demonstrating Professionalism Under Pressure
    3. Civility's Role in Fostering Trust and Respect Within Legal Teams
    4. Responding to Uncivilized Behavior
    5. Professionalism in the Courtroom, the Law Firm, and Virtual Practice
    6. The Role Civility Plays in Steering Clear of Disciplinary Action
  3. DEI and Elimination of Bias in Law: An Action Plan for Attorneys

    1. Understanding Implicit Bias and Core DEI Concepts
    2. Effects of Recent Executive Orders and Guidance on DEI Initiatives in Law
    3. Obstacles Faced by Disadvantaged Groups in the Legal Profession
    4. Spotting and Mitigating Bias in Client Interactions and Decision-Making
    5. Inclusive Hiring, Retention, and Language for Stronger Legal Teams
  4. Technology Ethics for Lawyers: Essentials of Maintaining Tech Competence

    1. Crucial Rules and Ethics Opinions Governing Technology Competence
    2. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Legal Best Practices
    3. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Firm: Ethical Dos and Don'ts
    4. Formulating a Personal Plan for Maintaining Technology Competence
    5. Balancing Your Duty of Competence With Real-Life Limitations (Cost, Time, etc.)
    6. Tech Competence Policies for Law Offices: What to Include

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

John M Cinti
John M.
Cinti
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC
Michael J Gorby
Michael J.
Gorby
Gorby Peters Law
Bradley D Honnold
Bradley D.
Honnold
Goza & Honnold, LLC
Speaker bio
John M Cinti

John M. Cinti

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC
John Cinti

is an attorney with the law firm of Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC, where he has focused his practice on civil litigation, concentrating on personal injury with an emphasis on matters involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Additionally, Mr. Cinti has regularly brought his talents to the aid of clients in disputes involving breach of contract and a variety of commercial torts. He also has significant experience in assisting clients in various aspects of insurance coverage, including bad faith claims, declaratory judgment and insurance agent/broker malpractice. Mr. Cinti was designated a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2004. He is a member of the New Jersey State, New York State and Pennsylvania bar associations. Mr. Cinti earned his B.S. degree from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark.

Speaker bio
Michael J Gorby

Michael J. Gorby

Gorby Peters Law
Michael Gorby

is a founder and partner with Gorby Peters Law. He is a nationally recognized leader in complex corporate disputes, professional negligence cases, and liability issues that arise for property owners and managers, such as hotel chains, restaurants, shopping centers, apartment complexes, office buildings and other public venues. Since 1998, Mr. Gorby has served as the program chair for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia (an affiliate of the University of Georgia), on the topic of premises liability. He is also the author of a popular legal treatise, Premises Liability in Georgia, which is published by Thomson Reuters/West, and which is now in its third edition. Mr. Gorby serves as an instructor/lecturer for Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) in the area of procuring government contracts, and is also a registered mediator. He earned his B.A. degree from Georgia State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Speaker bio
Bradley D Honnold

Bradley D. Honnold

Goza & Honnold, LLC
Bradley Honnold

is the founding partner with the Leawood law firm of Goza & Honnold, LLC with more than 30 years of experience trying lawsuits and managing high stake litigation throughout the country. After graduating and before starting his own law firm, he was a partner at a large nationally known firm. Mr. Honnold was a defense attorney from 1989 to 2004, representing hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and physicians in product liability and medical negligence litigation. In 2005, he made the switch to representing plaintiffs. Mr. Honnold, along with his friend and law partner Kirk Goza, started Goza & Honnold, LLC. After working as a defense lawyer, he wanted to use his expertise to represent clients who had experienced an injury caused by medical malpractice. Because of his experience as a defense lawyer, Mr. Honnold brings a different perspective to cases, and he felt a calling to do something different, something that would help people in their time of need. As a partner of Goza & Honnold, LLC, he focuses on medical negligence, pharmaceutical and prescription drugs, medical devices, and general personal injury cases. Since partnering and working on national litigations, the firm has represented thousands of clients, including Vioxx, Bextra/Celebrex, Fleets Phospho Soda, Trans Vaginal Mesh, DePuy ASR, Zimmer Durom, Pradaxa, Fosamax, Actos, and Power Morcellator. Mr. Honnold's most recent notable cases include JUUL Labs, Inc., MDL No. 2913 (Appointed by Hon. William Orrick, III, District Court Judge, Northern District of California, to serve on Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, In Re JUUL Products Liability Litigation), Proton-Pump Inhibitor, MDL No. 2789 (Mr. Honnold is a co-chair of the Discovery Committee and is on the Plaintiff's Steering Committee) and 3M Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2885 (Appointed by the Hon. M. Casey Rodgers, District Court Judge, Northern District of Florida, to serve on Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, 3M Combat Arms Ear Plug Litigation, MDL #2885). His recent verdict and settlement includes $775 million settlement against Xarelto. Mr. Honnold has been named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Kansas City-KS (2018 and 2020). He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mr. Honnold earned his B.B.A. degree With Distinction from the University of Iowa and his J.D. degree, with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, University of Iowa Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society) and the Delta Tau Delta Social Fraternity. He is also a member of the plaintiff's steering committee in the federal multidistrict litigations (MDL) for Xarelto, Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI), JUUL Inc., and 3M Military Ear Plugs, as well as a co-chair of the discovery committee for the PPI and JUUL MDLs. As a frequent speaker addressing medical malpractice, trial practice, and product liability, Mr. Honnold is dedicated to teaching how to get the best possible outcome. He is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and The Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers.

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