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.
This course provides newly licensed attorneys with a solid foundation for a successful legal career. It features a discussion on Ethics, Practice Management, Career Killers and a panel discussion, Launching Your Legal Career-Tips for Success.
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.
Join us for an intriguing and useful panel discussion with two experienced attorneys who will discuss providing you with the best methods and strategies to manage a difficult client. Recorded June 27, 2024.
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.
Please join us for an informative conversation with Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (TLAP) Director Michelle Fontenot and TLAP’s Lead Clinical Professional Alicia Freeman. We’ll discuss with them what TLAP offers, when and how you should seek assistance, and what to expect when you do. Recorded February 16, 2024.