Overview
10:30 a.m. to 1:50 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:
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Voir Dire Becomes Voir Google: Ethical Concerns of 21st Century Jury Selection
Engaging in online research about prospective jurors can yield game-changing information, but there are ethical risks for lawyers in doing so. Using real world examples from cases and ethics opinions, this program offers invaluable guidance for lawyers in navigating the ethical boundaries of turning voir dire into “voir Google.”
11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Client Relations and Doing Business with Clients: How Far is Too Far? (REPLAY)
An overall examination of fiduciary duty, client relations, grievance avoidance and issues which arise when doing business with clients.
12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Both Sides Now: When Lawyers Go Too Far (REPLAY)
Explore the ethical and practical concerns from the perspectives of opposing counsel. Discuss the strategies for maintaining courtesy and professionalism without compromising the obligation to zealously represent clients. Hear about the ethical challenges faced by government lawyers when adverse parties are pro se.
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!