Connecticut (CT) Ethics CLE Course Catalog

The issues surrounding the conduct of litigation of election disputes involving the counting and certification of votes raise fundamental questions of professional conduct of those lawyers involved in pursuing those cases. Election law claims raise significant questions about democratic institution and the succession of democratic authority and can affect voter confidence.

General corporate counsel, counsel for debtors, creditors, shareholders and other participants in the reorganization process need to grasp the ethical restraints on professionals imposed by the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, the ABA Code of Professional Conduct and relevant case law. This program uses recent case law to show how all of these rules work. Because the reorganization process is filled with ethical landmines, no lawyer can represent a client effectively without the help of this experience-based guide.

It’s hard to believe, but the lyrics to the David Bowie songs give lawyers a chance to understand some really important ethics rules. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he explains how “Changes” reveals the need to be competent and stay in touch with the changes being posed by technology (Rule 1.1), as well as key requirements in the duty to consult the client in Rule 1.4. He’ll also show how the lyrics to “Space Oddity” teach about Rule 3.6 (Trial Publicity)…and more.

In light of the recent changes in our society and workplace, an updated approach to workplace professionalism is imperative for continued success. An aggressive approach was admired in the legal field, but now could be cause for disciplinary action. Learn from a panel of esteemed judges and established attorneys on the importance of civility in one's practice and how to create a welcoming atmosphere for clients and staff in and out of the courtroom.

This panel will dive into the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which require lawyers to be competent in technology. The panelists will review today’s hot ethical technology pointers, as well as pitfalls that every insolvency professional should be aware of in their practice.

As the climate crisis escalates, questions of accountability within the legal profession have prompted an examination of lawyers’ professional responsibilities in this context. Clients choose their lawyers, and lawyers’ representations under Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2 are not to constitute an endorsement of the client’s political, economic, social or moral views or activities. Nevertheless, lawyers may find themselves characterized as enablers of climate change because of who they represent or the subject matter of their representation.

Ever get stuck with one of “those” clients? (We’ve all been there.) What do you do when you uncover serious problems with a debtor? Learn the right —and wrong —ways to extract yourself from a problem case. This panel will discuss limited-scope representation and the ability of the attorney to withdraw before, during and after the bankruptcy case.

This session will cover barriers to wellness for lawyers, and why lawyers are often reluctant to seek help. This panel will also include achievable strategies that lawyers can employ to enhance their well-being. In addition, this program will review lawyers' ethical obligations, and how enhancing personal well-being and adopting strategies for balancing life’s demands can enhance their ability to comply with these obligations.

My Cousin Vinny may be one of the best movies about lawyers ever made. That’s not an exaggeration…if you’re thinking about attorney ethics! The number of professional responsibility lessons one can learn from this cinematic masterpiece is incredible! Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he runs through this classic and covers some important ethics topics. They include: competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6) and lies/deception (Rule 8.4), and more!