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Ethical Contract Reviews: Avoiding Legal Missteps

Master the ethics of contract review and avoid costly legal missteps.

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BeginnerUpdated Apr 16, 2025
Ethical Contract Reviews: Avoiding Legal Missteps

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the legal and ethical implications of setting the scope of representation.
check_circleLearn how to obtain informed consent from clients regarding their legal representation.
check_circleExplore the ethical rules governing lawyer fees and billing practices.
check_circleGain insights into the ethical considerations of advertising and soliciting clients.
check_circleUnderstand the role of supervising lawyers in ensuring ethical conduct.
check_circleDevelop a strong foundation in ethical practice through a focus on competency, diligence, and communication.

About This Course

In today's legal landscape, attorneys face a complex web of ethical considerations, particularly when handling contract reviews. This course, "Ethical Contract Reviews: Avoiding Legal Missteps," equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate these complexities with confidence. By understanding and adhering to ethical principles, you can ensure your clients' best interests are protected, while safeguarding your reputation and avoiding potential legal missteps.

Throughout this course, we'll explore the core ethical principles that govern contract reviews, focusing on critical areas like:

  • Establishing the Scope of Representation
  • Managing Conflicts of Interest
  • Maintaining Client Confidentiality
  • Understanding Fee Arrangements
  • Communicating Effectively with Clients
  • Navigating Joint Representations
  • Representing Organizations
  • Supervising Lawyers
  • Competence and Professional Judgment

Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, this course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of ethical contract review practices, empowering you to navigate these challenges confidently and effectively.

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CLE for Me
CLE for Me

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Joanne Boy
Joanne Boy

Licensed Attorney in Illinois

Joanne Boy is a licensed attorney in Illinois, with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning publication/editorial work, immigration, policy, compliance, litigation, higher education, public housing and affordable housing Joanne has actively contributed to the larger practice of law and the affordable housing industry as an in-house attorney with the Chicago Housing Authority, the third largest public housing authority in the United States and to the world of higher education as a visiting professor with DeVry University and DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Business teaching political science, public administration, nonprofit management, and business law/ethics related courses to undergraduate and graduate level students. Her experiences are well-entrenched in assisting the development and furtherance of public-private endeavors in many areas of life. She remains dedicated to educating and shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders.

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