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Attorney Professionalism: From Aspirational Ideals to Practice

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Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
OnDemand
1 hours 4 minutes
Dean Dietrich
With Dean R. Dietrich from Weld Riley, S.C.
Recorded October 17, 2023
Product ID 97582

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Overview

Uphold the Good Reputation of the Law

In this insightful program, our veteran faculty highlight best practices for demonstrating professionalism in your day-to-day practice. Explore the interplay of ethics and professionalism, review your duty to third parties and witnesses, and find out how to alleviate incivility in the legal profession. Ensure you're doing everything possible to maintain your professional well-being - register today!

  • Review the attorney's duty to the client vs. to the public good.
  • Discover essential guidelines for preventing and addressing the misuse of discovery and litigation.
  • Examine best practices for ensuring sufficient client communication.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Distinguishing Ethics From Professionalism
  2. Duty to Client vs. Duty to the System of Justice or to the Public Good; Access to Justice
  3. Duty to Third Parties, Witnesses, and the Court
  4. Misuse and Abuse of Discovery and Litigation
  5. Essentials of Dealing With Incivility in the Legal Profession
  6. Independence in the Attorney-Client Relationship
  7. Client Communication and Relations Skills
  8. Trust Accounts, Fees, and Billable Hours
  9. Law Firm Technology: Complying With Ethical Standards

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Product ID 97582

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
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  1. Attorney Professionalism: From Aspirational Ideals to Practice

    1. Distinguishing Ethics From Professionalism
    2. Duty to Client vs. Duty to the System of Justice or to the Public Good; Access to Justice
    3. Duty to Third Parties, Witnesses, and the Court
    4. Misuse and Abuse of Discovery and Litigation
    5. Essentials of Dealing With Incivility in the Legal Profession
    6. Independence in the Attorney-Client Relationship
    7. Client Communication and Relations Skills
    8. Trust Accounts, Fees, and Billable Hours
    9. Law Firm Technology: Complying With Ethical Standards

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Dean R Dietrich
Dean R.
Dietrich
Weld Riley, S.C.
Speaker bio
Dean R Dietrich

Dean R. Dietrich

Weld Riley, S.C.
Dean Dietrich

, a shareholder with Weld Riley, S.C., has represented clients in the areas of lawyer ethics and professional responsibility for more than 35 years. He has represented attorneys in matters before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Office of Lawyer Regulation and consults with law firms and lawyers regularly regarding compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Dietrich has served as Chair of the State Bar Committee on Professional Ethics in addition to past service on the Committee appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review changes to the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys. He is a member of the ABA’s Center for Professional Responsibility and the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Mr. Dietrich currently serves as President of the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Marquette University Law School.

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