Courses
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Mandatory New Texas Attorney Ethics CourseSince 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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Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas- Duration:
- 4 hours, 5 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 4.00 CLE hours
This course is designed to provide newly licensed Texas attorneys with a solid foundation for a successful legal career. Featuring core mandatory topics and tailored electives, the program provides practical and insightful guidance on legal ethics and professionalism, as well as on helpful resources that are available.
Cost: $150.00
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A Matter of Trust: Safekeeping Property and Trust Account Management- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Join longtime ethics attorney Ellen Pitluk and the Center’s Executive Director, Brad Johnson, for a practical discussion about avoiding ethical pitfalls related to trust accounts and safekeeping property. Recorded February 11, 2026.Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Ethics and Professionalism in Family Law and Beyond- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Michelle May O’Neil, who focuses her legal practice in this area, joins the program to discuss the importance of ethics and professionalism in family law and beyond.Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Lights, Camera, Compliance: Lawyer Advertising and Solicitation Rules- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
In this program, Gene Major, Director of the State Bar of Texas Attorney Compliance Division, shares practical insights on the lawyer advertising and solicitation rules contained in Part VII of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Recorded December 12, 2025.Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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From Burnout to Balance: Managing the Holiday Season in Legal Practice- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
In this program, licensed professional counselors Alicia Freeman and Erica Grigg provide guidance on finding balance and managing the holiday season in legal practice. Recorded November 14, 2025.Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Top Skills to Avoid a Grievance- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
In this program, Claude shares his top five skills for attorneys to avoid a complaint or grievance. Recorded October 24, 2025Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Its Use and Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting many professions, and the practice of law is no exception. Recorded September 19, 2025.Cost: 0.98 Credit or $50.00
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The Power of Pro Bono: Ethical Service & Professional Growth in Texas- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
This program highlights the transformative power of pro bono work. Recorded August 15, 2025.Cost: $50.00
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A Vision Toward the Future: Get to Know the Texas Center for Legal Ethics- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 0.75 CLE hours
Speakers include: Patrice Childress, Brad Johnson, and Michelle Fontenot. This is approved for 0.75 ethics credit/1 hour of MCLE.Cost: 1.00 Credit or $35.00
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The Lawyer’s Ethical Duty to the Constitution, the Rule of Law, and the Pursuit of a Just Society- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Speakers include: William J. Chriss, J.D., Ph.D. and Judge Audrey Moorehead. Recorded June 27, 2025.Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00