ONLINE
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
This session examines ethical issues related to gender and discusses what lawyers, firms and organizations may do to support ethical decision-making and behavior. The session will cover two cutting-edge topics –
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME
9:05 – 10:35 a.m.
Ethical Decision-Making Under Pressure – Strategies for Addressing Stress and Avoiding Ethical Mistakes
Increase your understanding of how stress impacts ethical decision-making and learn how to make ethical decisions under pressure. The session includes a discussion of data that indicates women lawyers report higher workloads, rates of stress, burnout and attrition. The session includes a discussion of effective ways to address the impact stress has on ethical decision-making and what firms and organizations may do to better support lawyers in managing stress to avoid ethics mistakes.
– Joan M. Bibelhausen & Caitlin Guilford
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ethical Behavior for All: Developing a Framework to Address Bullying, Harassment, and Gender-Based Microaggressions
This session discusses ethical obligations to avoid harassment based on gender, avoid committing a discriminatory act prohibited by law, and to act with civility. The presenters provide best practices for addressing bullying behavior, disrespectful language, and disparaging remarks, with a focus on those related to gender or gender identity. Get practical guidance for addressing inappropriate behavior and creating a culture that supports ethical behavior.
– Kiralyn J. Locke & Fran A. Sepler
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$155 MSBA members
$155 MWL members – Be sure to check the "MWL Member" box in the discounts section during checkout.
$155 paralegals
$175 standard rate
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.
