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Legal Ethics: Communication and Confidentiality Pitfalls for New Lawyers

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57 minutes
Bryce Denny
With Bryce J. Denny from Law Office of Bryce Denny, L.L.C.
Recorded April 19, 2024
Product ID 98486

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Overview

The Top Confidentiality and Communication Mistakes They Don’t Warn You About in Law School

According to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2022, state disciplinary agencies received a whopping 69,716 complaints in 43 states and D.C. in 2019. Don't make a silly mistake that could result in a suspension or - worse - disbarment. This program walks you through common confidentiality and communication errors new legal professionals make, as well as best practices for preventing and addressing them. From the consequences of failing to clearly communicate legal matters to clients to the pitfalls and perils of inadvertent disclosures, zero in on the top pitfalls that can jeopardize your career - register today!

  • Discover the issues that arise from failing to set clear expectations with clients.
  • Identify the dangers posed by falling into the family and friends trap.
  • Spot key electronic communication errors that new attorneys make.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Dangers Posed By Failing to Set Clear Expectations With Clients
  2. Failing to Communicate Legal Matters to Clients in an Easily Understandable Manner
  3. Unintended Consequences of Having Loose Lips: The Friends and Family Trap
  4. Failure to Keep Clients Apprised of Case Progress
  5. Using Technology to Communicate With Clients, Judges, and Opposing Counsel: Errors to Avoid
  6. Inadvertent Disclosures - How to Handle Them

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois 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
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania 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 Upon Request 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Legal Ethics: Communication and Confidentiality Pitfalls for New Lawyers

    1. Dangers Posed By Failing to Set Clear Expectations With Clients
    2. Failing to Communicate Legal Matters to Clients in an Easily Understandable Manner
    3. Unintended Consequences of Having Loose Lips: The Friends and Family Trap
    4. Failure to Keep Clients Apprised of Case Progress
    5. Using Technology to Communicate With Clients, Judges, and Opposing Counsel: Errors to Avoid
    6. Inadvertent Disclosures - How to Handle Them

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Bryce J Denny
Bryce J.
Denny
Law Office of Bryce Denny, L.L.C.
Speaker bio
Bryce J Denny

Bryce J. Denny

Law Office of Bryce Denny, L.L.C.
Bryce Denny

is the owner of Law Office of Bryce Denny, L.L.C., where he primarily practices labor and employment law. He is admitted to practice in both Texas and Louisiana. Mr. Denny was re-appointed in 2017 to a three-year term on the Louisiana State Bar's Labor Law Advisory Commission. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Louisiana State Bar Association. Mr. Denny earned his B.A. degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas; and his J.D. degree from Baylor University.

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