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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    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

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    A Conversation with the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, we’ll be talking with lawyers from the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s office about the lawyer disciplinary system, including the Ethics Helpline that provides free ethics guidance to Texas lawyers.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Mandatory Civility Codes – Are They a Good Idea?
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, we’ll talk with an expert who believes that mandatory civility codes do work.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    A Conversation with Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (2025)
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    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.

    Cost: Starting at $0.00

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    Attorney Succession Planning Recorded January 2025
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Speakers include: Sharon Sandle, Greg Sampson, and Jonathan Smaby. Recorded January 17, 2025

    Cost: 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, 2024

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    How Situational Factors Can Subconsciously Affect Your Ethical Behavior
    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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    Dealing with Difficult Clients – What I Can Do to Keep my Sanity?
    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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    Ethics Quiz - Recorded May 2024
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Speakers include: Kevin Dubose, Jonathan Smaby. Recorded May 10, 2024

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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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