Overview
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (3.00 hr | 3.00 hr ethics)
Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day!
This month includes:
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hey Ho Pinocchio! Slowing Down Our Reflex to Call Someone a Liar
DeDe Church, DeDe Church & Associates, LLC, Austin TX
Join DeDe Church in this entertaining yet practical exploration of how we can determine when a witness or client is lying and the best practices for responding in those sticky situations. Often we are quick to label someone a liar these days, but we now know that stress and trauma can cause memories to be stored in a non-linear fashion or to be riddled with blank spots. We'll learn some proven techniques for determining if a person is intentionally lying and the ethical ways to respond without necessarily "outing" them as a liar.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Understanding the Proposed Changes to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Referendum 2021
Claude Ducloux, Attorney at Law, Austin TX
Join Claude as he covers the New Disciplinary Rules which EVERY Texas lawyer will be voting on in February 2021.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Race, Truthiness and the New Ethics (REPLAY)
Tracy W. McCormack, The University of Texas School of Law, Austin TX
What new responsibilities do lawyers have in the era of fewer trials and more ADR? What does any of that have to do with LBJ? What are the “new ethics”. Take a look at the changing landscape of litigation over the last fifty years.
If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!