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Demystifying Mandatory Civility Rules for Lawyers 2024

Understanding the Legal Implications and Practical Applications for Professional Conduct.

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Demystifying Mandatory Civility Rules for Lawyers 2024

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the duty to report professional misconduct by other attorneys according to Rule 8.3, including when reporting is required or permissible.
check_circleIdentify behaviors deemed professional misconduct under Rule 8.4 and recognize examples that could lead to disciplinary action.
check_circleDiscuss the implications of reporting misconduct on professional relationships and reputations, and the broader impact on the legal profession.
check_circleExamine the consequences of unethical behavior under Rule 8.4, including the potential disciplinary actions and effects on the legal community.

About This Course

In the legal realm, civility isn’t just a social nicety; it’s a cornerstone of professional conduct. In today’s legal landscape, understanding and navigating mandatory civility rules is crucial for legal professionals.

In this CLE webcast, Attorney Cari Sheehan of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. will delve deep into the intricacies of these rules, going beyond surface-level etiquette to uncover their legal implications, practical applications, and impact on professional conduct.

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Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Cari  Sheehan
Cari Sheehan

Conflict/Ethics Attorney at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C

Cari Sheehan is a conflicts/ethics attorney with Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary, P.C. In this capacity as a conflicts/ethics attorney, she assists Firm attorneys in identifying and resolving conflicts of interest. She also coordinates the resolution of legal ethical issues that may arise and in implementing protocols and/or procedures cohesive with the applicable rules of professional conduct. Sheehan is a frequent continuing legal education seminar speaker, locally and nationally, on various legal ethics topics. She is also aa former Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis, but periodically continues to teach courses at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in the area of Professional Responsibility. Sheehan is also a reoccurring writer for the Res Gestae regarding attorney ethics.

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