2021

First Friday Ethics (October 2021)

STUDIO WEBCAST Oct 1, 2021
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First Friday Ethics (October 2021)
3.00 hrs ethics
(Contains material from Jan 2021 to Jun 2021)

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)
Ethics: The True Cost of Representation (REPLAY)
When a client discloses a terrible truth or reveals an unspeakable purpose, what obligations do the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Conduct place on an attorney? What happens when it’s time for an attorney to move on? Explore the unexpected answers given by the Rules using both recent and historic real world cases.

11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Mythbusters and Dynamic Duos: Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Edition (REPLAY)
Access to Justice is becoming even more important in a world where in-person meetings have been replaced by virtual interactions—both creating a new digital divide while also providing more opportunities for pro bono activities. Many in-house attorneys believe villainous barriers exist that thwart their otherwise heroic efforts to do pro bono work. Explore some of the most common myths and blast them head-on. Discuss engaging pro bono activities for in-house counsel, dynamic win-win approaches to partner with outside counsel or in-house legal departments at non-profit organizations, and gain a how-to guide to get started and emerge a hero.

12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Ethical Issues When Working Remotely (or did Alexa just waive privilege?) (REPLAY)
Numerous ethical issues are raised when attorneys, clients, and even courts are working remotely. Examine how you can continue to practice effectively in this challenging environment.

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!

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Oct. 1, 2021
10:30 am

1.00 hr ethics

Ethics: The True Cost of Representation (REPLAY)

When a client discloses a terrible truth or reveals an unspeakable purpose, what obligations do the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Conduct place on an attorney? What happens when it’s time for an attorney to move on? Explore the unexpected answers given by the Rules using both recent and historic real world cases.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
11:30 am

10-Minute Break
11:40 am

1.00 hr ethics

Mythbusters and Dynamic Duos: Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Edition (REPLAY)

Access to Justice is becoming even more important in a world where in-person meetings have been replaced by virtual interactions—both creating a new digital divide while also providing more opportunities for pro bono activities. Many in-house attorneys believe villainous barriers exist that thwart their otherwise heroic efforts to do pro bono work. Explore some of the most common myths and blast them head-on. Discuss engaging pro bono activities for in-house counsel, dynamic win-win approaches to partner with outside counsel or in-house legal departments at non-profit organizations, and gain a how-to guide to get started and emerge a hero.

Stephen E. Stein, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Mary Brennan Stich, Rackspace Technology - Windcrest, TX
Scott A. Young, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. - Plano, TX
Materials By:
T. Jason Smith, Elevate Services - Houston, TX
12:40 pm

10-Minute Break
12:50 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Ethical Issues When Working Remotely (or did Alexa just waive privilege?) (REPLAY)

Numerous ethical issues are raised when attorneys, clients, and even courts are working remotely. Examine how you can continue to practice effectively in this challenging environment.

Abbey B. Garber, Holland & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Michelle Kwon, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
1:50 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Jason Boulette

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Abbey B. Garber

Holland & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Michelle Kwon

The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

T. Jason Smith

Elevate Services
Houston, TX

Stephen E. Stein

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Mary Brennan Stich

Rackspace Technology
Windcrest, TX

Scott A. Young

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Plano, TX

Credit Info

STUDIO WEBCAST

MCLE Credit

Texas – 3.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 3.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 3.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Key Dates

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