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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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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Dealing with Difficult Clients – What I Can Do to Keep my Sanity? (2024)- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
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.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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Disciplinary Rulemaking 101: A Look at the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
In this program, Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda (CDRR) Chair M. Lewis Kinard and CDRR Member Amy Bresnen will discuss the disciplinary rule proposal process established by the State Bar Act, including recent rule changes and proposals.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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Ethics Quiz - Recorded December 2023- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Speakers include: Kevin Dubose, Jonathan SmabyCost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Ethics Quiz - Recorded May 2024- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Speakers include: Kevin Dubose, Jonathan Smaby. Recorded May 10, 2024Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Ethics Quiz - Recorded May 2025- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Speakers include: Jonathan Smaby. Recorded May 16, 2025Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Ethics Quiz - Recorded September 2024- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
Speakers include: Kevin Dubose, Jonathan Smaby. Recorded September 5, 2024Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
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Ethics With A Legend - A Conversation With Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- Ethics CLE Hours:
- 1.00 CLE hours
We are excited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics with a special gift for all Texas attorneys!Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00