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Overview
Legal Ethics Lessons From the Infamous Case
The story of the Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial is a story of disregard for attorney ethics and murder. And yes, the two are related. From small town USA, the Murdaugh family controlled Hampton County law for almost 100 years. Corners were cut, misdeeds ignored. Could this include murder? A jury, after hearing about Alex Murdaugh's ethical violations and the facts surrounding the murder of his wife and son, convicted him of first degree murder in less than 3 hours. This amazing story that grabbed America's attention like no other since People v. OJ is a cautionary tale about the dangerous lures of power, greed, and addiction in the practice of law. Review the Murdaugh murder through the lens of legal ethics - register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Trial Set Up and Ethical Violations
- Ethical Violations that led to Murder
- Ethical Violations that led to a Guilty Verdict
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2025 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-19-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-16-2026 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2025 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-16-2025 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2025 |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-16-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2027 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 10-01-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-17-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-16-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-17-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-16-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 12-17-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Trial Set Up and Ethical Violations
- Where Ethical Violations Begin: Recreating the Events Timeline
- Possible vs. Actual Legal Strategies and Investigation Tactics
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Ethical Violations that led to Murder
- Notable Trial Moments and Keys to the Verdict: What Role Did His Ethics Violations Play?
- The Impact of Addiction on the Life and Career of Alex Murdaugh
- Model Rule 5.1
- Model Rule 1.1
- Model Rule 1.16
- Model Rule 8.3
- ABA Formal Op. 03-429 (2003)
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Ethical Violations that led to a Guilty Verdict
- Is the Law Firm on the Hook for Failing to Monitor Alex Murdaugh's Use of Client Funds?
- Model Rule 1.15
- Model Rule 5.1
- Conflicting Yourself Out of Cases
- Model Rule 1.7
- Model Rule 18
- Inappropriate Witness Tampering
- Model Rule 3.4
- Model Rule 3.5
- Model Rule 3.7
- Model Rule 3.8
- Model Rule 4.1
- Model Rule 4.3
- Is the Law Firm on the Hook for Failing to Monitor Alex Murdaugh's Use of Client Funds?
Who Should Attend
This true-crime legal ethics course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and legal staff will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Joel L. Oster
is a litigator, national speaker, podcaster and stand-up comic. He is in private practice specializing in constitutional law, appellate advocacy, and attorney ethics. Mr. Oster regularly litigates First Amendment issues and has been lead counsel on two cases that ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued a case before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the Second Circuit and was part of a legal team that successfully defended a case in the U.S. Supreme Court. He's also prevailed as lead counsel in defending a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Oster has spoken to thousands of attorneys across the United States and brings their combined practical perspectives to his seminars. He has presented at numerous bench and bar conferences and co-hosts the podcast DeBriefing the Law with Chris Marohn. The podcast covers current legal news and true crimes using their brand of humor. From the Supreme Court to O.J. Simpson, no legal topic is off-limits. Most importantly he is also a stand-up comic. Even though he has argued before numerous appellate courts, including Judge Calabresi of the Second Circuit, he said nothing compares to the nerves of trying to make a room full of drunk college kids laugh. He headlined the comedy tour "Presumed Funny" which featured random musings about the legal profession. Mr. Oster earned his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida and numerous federal courts.
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