Courses

  1. Mandatory New Texas Attorney Ethics Course

    Since 1996, the Supreme Court of Texas requires all newly-licensed lawyers in Texas (including licensed out-of-state attorneys who are newly-licensed in Texas) to complete a four-hour professionalism course, Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas, no later than 12 months after the date of licensure.

    No other course can be substituted to fulfill this requirement.

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    Artificial Intelligence and Legal Ethics – Where is it Taking Us? 2024
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Artificial intelligence is the latest in a long string of technological advances that is rapidly changing the legal profession. You may be wondering: is using AI in your practice ethical? If so, what are the limits? Are there any ethics rules that apply to AI? Join Jonathan Smaby as he interviews one of the foremost experts in the country on the intersection of technology and legal ethics, Dallas attorney and author John Browning. Recorded April 19, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Civility vs. Zealous Advocacy – A False Dichotomy?
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    A panel of lawyers and judges explores how civility does not diminish zealous advocacy but can actually enhance it. Recorded March 15, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Implicit Bias – How it Affects Your Practice Without You Even Knowing it (2024)
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Our distinguished panel will discuss how implicit bias works, its implications for the legal profession, and what you can do to address it in your professional and personal life. Recorded January 19, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Grievance and Malpractice Prevention
    Duration:
    1 hour, 14 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.25 CLE hours
    Gain expert advice on avoiding common ethical problems from one of the foremost authorities on legal ethics in Texas.

    Cost: 1.25 Credit or $60.00

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    The Road to Hell: How Lawyers Find Trouble
    Duration:
    1 hour
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    What are some of the most common issues that land lawyers in hot water and what can you do to prevent them in your own practice?

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    The Noble Lawyer
    Duration:
    1 hour, 22 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.50 CLE hours
    Public perception of attorneys is a source of concern for many in the profession. This course explores the issue, its roots and implications.

    Cost: 1.50 Credit or $70.00

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    Conflicts of Interest
    Duration:
    1 hour
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, you’ll learn how to handle conflicts of interest as they arise — or better yet, steer clear of them in the first place.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Developing Your Professional Reputation
    Duration:
    1 hour, 14 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.25 CLE hours
    This course explores how lawyers can develop their professional reputation. It is designed for lawyers of all experience levels, including new lawyers who struggle with these issues and their more senior colleagues who want to provide useful guidance.

    Cost: 1.25 Credit or $60.00

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    Negotiation the Ethical Way
    Duration:
    1 hour, 2 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Do you need to worry about ethics when negotiating? If so, what rules apply?

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Attorney Disqualification
    Duration:
    56 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    This program examines the ethics rules related to attorney disqualification.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00