Best Practices and Ethics in the Profession Out of Stock
Sponsored by the Colorado Bar Assoc Lawyer’s Professional Liability Committee & Lockton Affinity
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Your license and reputation are your livelihood, and it’s critical that you protect both. The CBA’s Lawyer’s Professional Liability Committee, in conjunction with Lockton Affinity, are here to help, with a full day of presentations on best practices for attorneys. Earn 5 Professional Responsibility credits while learning, how you can manage your practice and monitor your activities to keep your license safe and secure.
- What to look for in an insurance policy
- Best practices to protect your clients and yourself from cyber criminals
- Foundations of an ethical fee agreement
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.
8:30-9:00 am
Registration and Coffee
9:00-9:10 am
Welcome and Introduction
Presented by Ben Skeen, Esq., Program Attorney, CBA-CLE, and the CBA LPL Committee
9:10-10:00 am
Professional Liability Insurance for Attorneys
The only thing worse than making a claim against your insurance is discovering that the claim isn’t actually covered by the policy you have. An expert from Lockton CNA will be on hand to teach us how to read an insurance policy, understand riders, and know what is and is not covered by your insurance policy.
Submitted for 1 Ethics Credit
Presented by Chris Powell, Lockton Affinity LLC
10:00-10:50 am
Cybersecurity and the Rules of Ethics
You have an ethical duty to safeguard your client’s information and property, as well as to stay on top of technological advances in the practice. That is why it is critical that you stay on top of the latest trends in cybersecurity. Protect your practice and clients from common cyber crimes and scams, and learn why you might want to consider a cyber insurance policy.
Submitted for 1 Ethics Credit
Presented By Phil Shuey, Esq., Phil J. Shuey P.C.
10:50-11:05 am
Break
11:05 am-11:55 am
Annual Legal Malpractice Update
Discover the latest statutory and case law developments regarding professional responsibility and malpractice.
Submitted for 1 Ethics Credit
Presented by Troy R. Rackham, Esq., Spencer Fane, LLP
11:55 am-1:00 pm
Lunch on your Own
1:00-1:50 pm
Ethical Rules and Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals
Learn the ethical rules that LLPs must follow in Colorado, and how the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct apply when a law firm employs an LLP, or when you encounter an LLP in a case.
Submitted for 1 Ethics Credit
Presented by The Honorable Angie Arkin (ret.), Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc.
1:50-2:00 pm
Break
2:00-2:50 pm
The Foundations of an Ethical Fee Agreement
A good fee agreement is the foundation of a good client experience. Learn how to set expectations, define the scope of representation, and clearly explain your billing practices to avoid disagreements and potential grievances from clients.
Submitted for 1 Ethics Credit
Presented by April McMurrey, Esq., Deputy Regulation Counsel, Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
2:50 pm
Adjourn
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $299.00 USD
- Member Price $219.00 USD
- General Credits 5.00
- Ethics Credits 5.00
- EDI Credits