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Credits: 1.5 ethics & professionalism credit hours
Description: Attorney communications are governed by a complex web of ethics rules, especially when dealing with unrepresented individuals or opposing counsel. This essential and popular class demystifies those rules, offering practical insights to help you navigate sensitive communication scenarios ethically and confidently.
Our expert presenter provides an in-depth analysis of the ethical guidelines that regulate how attorneys interact with represented and unrepresented parties, equipping you to recognize red flags and avoid professional missteps. Topics this class covers include the following:
- Guidelines for unrepresented individuals
- Required disclosures
- Interactions with represented parties
- Negotiation ethics
- Attorney-client privilege
- Interplay of law and ethics
- Choice of law in ethics
Designed primarily for litigators but valuable to attorneys in all practice areas, this class deepens your understanding of the nuanced ethical landscape governing attorney communications — ensuring that your practice remains both effective and compliant.
Faculty: Saul Jay Singer, D.C. Bar Senior Legal Ethics Counsel
Fees: $39 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $49 D.C. Bar Members, $59 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $79 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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