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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    Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn at the Movies
    Duration:
    28 Minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    0.50 CLE hours
    Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn

    Cost: 0.50 Credit or $25.00

  2. 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.

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    Legal Ethics in the Information Age: Social Media and Other Pitfalls
    Duration:
    54 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    How does the internet affect legal ethics? Attorney John Browning examines the ethical issues raised by the internet and social media.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Legal Fees and Legal Fee Contracts
    Duration:
    1 hour, 5 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Attorney James McCormack provides ethical guidelines for drafting fee agreements and collecting legal fees.

    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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    Maintaining Civility in an Online World
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Speakers include: John Browning, Jan Jacobowitz, Jonathan Smaby

    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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    Navigating the Ethics Rules
    Duration:
    27 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    0.50 CLE hours
    What are the various ethics rules and regulations that apply to attorneys? Where do I find them? The course answers these and a multitude of other common questions.

    Cost: 0.50 Credit or $25.00

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    Navigating the Texas Attorney Grievance System: A Conversation with the Chief Disciplinary Counsel
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Please join us for an informative conversation with Chief Disciplinary Counsel Seana Willing.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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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