Ethics & Specialty Credits

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Valentine's Day Ethics: The Dangers of Getting Too Close, Loose Lips, and More

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Steven Sorenson
With Steven R. Sorenson from von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Recorded February 14, 2024
Product ID 98031

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Overview

Love and Legal Matters

Celebrate Valentine's Day with CLE credit! In this cupid-approved course, our distinguished faculty share tips for handling a variety of ethical problems that attorneys encounter in everyday practice. Determine when it's time to part ways with clients, uncover practical guidance for navigating law firm breakups, and formulate strategies for practicing self-care and managing mental health issues in day-to-day practice. Don't miss a beat - register today!

  • Come away with best practices for ensuring effective communication.
  • Explore the ethical issues involved with attorneys dating clients, other lawyers, and judges.
  • Examine best practices for handling lateral moves and law firm breakups.
  • Discover creative ways to enhance your well-being and practice self-compassion in daily practice.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Essentials of Ensuring Effective Attorney-Client Communication
  2. The Heart Wants What It Wants: Ethical Issues Related to Attorneys Dating Clients, Judges, and Other Lawyers
  3. The “Ex-Files:” Navigating Law Firm “Breakups” and Lateral Moves
  4. Techniques for Practicing Self-Compassion and Enhancing Attorney Wellness

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Product ID 98031

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. Essentials of Ensuring Effective Attorney-Client Communication

    1. Will You Be My Lawyer? Avoiding Unintentional Attorney-Client “Relationships”
    2. “Secrets” Must Be Kept Even With Your Most Intimate Connections
    3. Written Agreements a Lasting Relationship Make
    4. Relationships Do Have Their Limits - Knowing When to Listen and Not Talk
    5. Sweet Solutions for Preventing and Dealing With Common Communication Breakdowns
    6. Parting Ways: How to Ethically “Break Up” With Clients

  2. The Heart Wants What It Wants: Ethical Issues Related to Attorneys Dating Clients, Judges, and Other Lawyers

    1. Can You Represent Your Sweetheart?
    2. Should You Represent Your Sweetheart?
    3. Dealing With the Developing Relationship When the Attorney-Client Relationship Becomes More Than Just That
    4. When Is It Okay to Turn on Your Significant Other...
      1. As Opposing Counsel?
      2. As the Judge?
      3. As the Star Witness?
    5. Is There Ever a Time When the Interpersonal Relationship Becomes Okay?

  3. The “Ex-Files:” Navigating Law Firm “Breakups” and Lateral Moves

  4. Techniques for Practicing Self-Compassion and Enhancing Attorney Wellness

    1. Statistics on Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Legal Practice
    2. Red Alert: Common Causes and Warning Signs to Watch For
    3. Thinking Outside the Chocolate Box: Tips for Practicing Self-Care and Managing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues
    4. Workplace Woes: What to Do When You Suspect Your Colleague or Client Is Struggling
    5. The Importance of Mindfulness and Lifestyle Choices
    6. Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs) and Other Helpful Resources

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Steven R Sorenson
Steven R.
Sorenson
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Speaker bio
Steven R Sorenson

Steven R. Sorenson

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Steven Sorenson

is a shareholder with the law firm of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He is a member of the American Bar Association Law Foundation, chairs the District Three Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation Committee, and serves on the Ethics Committee of the American Bar Association's Legal Education Committee. Mr. Sorenson formerly served as secretary and president of the State Bar of Wisconsin. He is a former member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, former president of both the National Conference of Bar Presidents and the Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellows, and a current member of the foundation's Board of Trustees. Mr. Sorenson presents lectures throughout the state of Wisconsin on various topics, ranging from real estate law to professional ethics. He earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. During that time, he also attended American University in Washington, D.C. to study national public policy.

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