ONLINE
Available 24/7
To claim CLE credit, view by: May 7, 2027
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: May 8, 2025 | Course length: 3.0 hours
This session examines fundamental areas of professional responsibility and how ethical issues arise when lawyers or their clients are facing difficult times. The sessions discuss what lawyers, firms and organizations may do to support ethical decision-making and behavior during loss and other difficulties. The session will cover three vital topics –
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (5 MINUTES)
When Well Intentioned Attorneys Get Into Sticky Professional Situations – Guidance for Managing Ethical Obligations in Good and Bad Times (60 MINUTES)
The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility reviews the most often violated ethics rules and offers guidance for creating practices and procedures that will help you remain compliant when you are impacted by difficult personal circumstances.
– Susan M. Humiston
I Am My Colleague’s Keeper – Ethical Obligations Upon an Attorney’s Illness, Incapacity or Death (60 MINUTES)
Get actionable advice for fulfilling your professional responsibility when an attorney’s ability to practice law changes. The discussion includes whether the person is going to continue working, a plan for handing over files, assessment, if there is a possibility an attorney was working while impaired, disclosure and reporting if there is an issue.
– Joan M. Bibelhausen & Jennifer S. Bovitz
Ethical Considerations When Working with End-of-Life Clients – A Trauma-Informed Approach to Issues of Capacity, Confidentiality, and Representation (60 MINUTES)
Learn how to assess and document client capacity, understanding that it can fluctuate and is impacted by lived experiences as well as a medical diagnoses. Explore the delicate balance of maintaining client confidentiality, especially when dealing with family or healthcare providers. Analyze your ethical duty to advocate for your client’s wishes and decisions. A trauma-informed approach will be emphasized, providing tools to create a supportive environment and recognize the impact of grief and loss on clients and their families.
– Christine Courtney & Karin K. Ciano
$155
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 3.0 ethics credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 3.0 credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
