Ethics 7.0 - In-Person
Do you have a creeping suspicion that your CLE deadline is coming up? Not to worry; Our annual ethics extravaganza is back. Hear from Colorado’s top legal ethics experts, and get all your Professional Responsibility and EDI credits before the end of your reporting period. Topics include: offering flat fee and unbundled legal services; generative AI and legal ethics; and attorney competence and diminished capacity.
- Submitted for 5 professional responsibility credits and 2 EDI credits
- In-depth look at common ethical minefields
- How inclusiveness can improve lawyer wellbeing
CBA-CLE will email webinar access information 24-48 hours before the program.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
8:30 am
Registration
9:00 – 9:05 am
Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
Presented by Eli Wald, Esq., Charles W. Delaney Jr. Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law; and Ben Skeen, Esq., Program Attorney, CBA-CLE
9:05 – 10:55 am (ten minute break included)
Inclusiveness and Lawyer Well Being
A transformative program designed to explore the dynamic relationship between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and employee well-being within organizations. By prioritizing DEI efforts and fostering a culture of belonging, organizations can create environments where employees from diverse backgrounds thrive, leading to enhanced levels of well-being and organizational success.
Presented by Patty Powell, Esq., Counsel for Counsel, LLC
Submitted for 2 EDI Credits
10:55 – 11:05 am
Break
11:05 – 11:55 am
Access to Justice: Unbundled and FlatFee Legal Services
Cost is a major barrier to entry for many individuals and companies with legal needs. Unbundled and flat fee legal services offer a great opportunity for attorneys to offer lower cost representation to these clients. Learn how you can offer these services without running afoul of ethical rules, and the keys to clearly communicating the scope and cost of representation to a potential client.
Presented by The Honorable Melissa Hart, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court.
Submitted for 1 Professional Responsibility Credit
11:55 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00 – 1:50 pm
What You Need to Know: Recent Colorado Supreme Court Disciplinary Decisions
A survey of recent interesting and important disciplinary decisions that have been issued by the Colorado Supreme Court.
Presented by Heather W. Whitman, Esq., Colorado Department of Law
Submitted for 1 Professional Responsibility Credit
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Generative AI and Legal Ethics
Ready or not, generative AI is here. We’ve all heard the horror stories about attorneys including made up cases in their briefs. In this presentation, we’ll discuss these and other ethical implications of using generative AI in a legal practice.
Presented by Joseph G. Michaels, Esq., Senior Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Attorney General’s Office
Submitted for 1 Professional Responsibility Credit
2:40 – 2:50 pm
Afternoon Break
2:50 – 3:40 pm
Lawyer Competence and Diminished Capacity
Presented by Nicole M. Black, Esq., Cohen|Black Law, LLC
Submitted for 1 Professional Responsibility Credit
3:40 – 4:30 pm
Ethics for In House Lawyers
Learn about the specific issues faced by in house attorneys, including identifying the client, confidentiality, and governance issues.
Presented by John M. “Jack” Tanner, Esq., Fairfield and Woods, PC
Submitted for 1 Professional Responsibility Credit
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $199.50 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government | $199.50 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 5.00
- EDI Credits: 2.00
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