Courses for Minnesota Ethics CLE Credit | Online CLE

Antisemitism in and Affecting the Law Firm

1h 3m•Advanced

The rise of antisemitism has reached alarming levels, creating significant challenges for workplaces across industries, including law firms. Antisemitic attitudes, like other forms of bias, do not stop at the workplace door, and employers have a responsibility to address and prevent these harmful behaviors. This program examines the definition and escalation of antisemitism, its manifestations in the workplace, the relationship between antizionism and antisemitism, and the legal protections for...

1h 2m•Beginner

It's not easy being a lawyer. Attorneys face rigid deadlines, packed calendars, and long hours. Clients are often stubborn and unforgiving, demanding 110% of your attention and expecting five-star work at 2-star prices. As attorneys are only human, even the most skilled and seasoned will inevitably make a mistake. Unfortunately, one mistake may damage your case and might also threaten your relationship with a client or even your position at a firm. Moreover, failing to respond appropriately to...

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Transgender Rights: Making Sense of Executive Orders and the Rapidly Changing Legal Landscape

1h•Beginner

DEI,

LGBT+

This program will provide an overview of the Executive Orders issued since January 20, 2025 that target transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals, including a discussion of litigation filed to challenge their implementation. This course will discuss emerging developments pertaining to passports, gender-affirming medical care, military service, carceral settings, and education. Learning Objectives: Identify Executive Orders that target transgender, nonbinary, and intersex...

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Bullying in the Legal Profession

1h 2m•Beginner

Practice Areas,

Business Development,

Law Practice Management,

Ethics,

Misconduct

Bullying by lawyers is a long-known but little-discussed problem that exists in many practice settings. Bullying can negatively impact the quality of a lawyer's day-to day practice, emotional well-being, and physical health. Bullying impedes an employer's ability to create effective and collegial work teams, retain talented lawyers, and maintain a culture that is inclusive and supportive of lawyers at all levels. To address the impact of bullying and find solutions to the problem,...

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Ethics Guardrails for Law Firm Cyber Risk

1h 3m•Intermediate

Practice Areas,

Ethics

With our increasing reliance on technology, lawyers and law firms face growing cyber risks that can compromise client confidentiality, data security, and ethical compliance. This session, presented by Jeffrey Cunningham, Esq. at Cohen Vaughan, will explore the intersection of ethics and cybersecurity, focusing on the responsibilities of lawyers to protect client information in the digital age. Participants will gain practical insights into building strong cyber risk management practices,...

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Sound Finances, Sound Practice: Ethical Lessons for Attorneys

1h 1m•Intermediate

Attorney Well-Being,

Professional Development,

Work/Life Balance

In this value-packed presentation, you will learn how to mitigate ethical and financial risks in your legal practice through sound personal financial planning. As an attorney, you routinely face complex ethical challenges. By having healthy personal finances, you not only reduce the risks of making poor ethical decisions but also mitigate the impact of unforeseen events on your legal practice. This presentation will equip you with the tools needed to build a solid financial plan. Learning...

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Ethics Lessons from Suits

1h•Intermediate

Practice Areas,

Ethics,

Malpractice,

Misconduct

The hit series "Suits" (currently streaming on Netflix) follows new associate Mike Ross in his adventures in big law working under partner Harvey Specter. In aggressively advocating for their clients, this duo uses tactics most attorneys wouldn't normally see in a merger or a hearing before a judge. In this presentation, Texas litigator Brent Turman (partner at Bell Nunnally) tracks these fictional attorneys' cases as well as the power struggles within this firm of diverse and interesting...

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Wellness for Lawyers: Practical Strategies, Trusted Resources, and a Reality Check

1h•Intermediate

Attorney Well-Being,

Professional Development,

Mental Health

In today's fast-paced legal landscape, wellness is a popular but often elusive concept. What does it truly mean for legal professionals? Understanding wellness can be challenging, and finding reliable information even more so. This program, led by Lynn Garson of Baker & Hostetler, aims to equip you with practical tools and trustworthy resources to navigate the often overwhelming wellness information available to lawyers today. Learning Objectives: Gain insight into what wellness support...

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Can I Bring My "Whole Self" into the Legal Workplace?

1h•Beginner

DEI,

Inclusion

Join Tracy Sanders Rucker for this course which delves into the dynamics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the legal profession, emphasizing the balance between personal identity and professional expectations. Participants will explore the concept of the "whole self" and its relevance to workplace culture, client relationships, and team dynamics. The session will cover practical approaches to fostering a workplace environment that values emotional intelligence (EQ) and authentic...

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Where Are We Now: DEI Today After Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard and UNC

1h 1m•Intermediate

DEI,

Elimination of Bias,

Race,

Practice Areas,

Constitutional,

Supreme Court Overview,

Civil Rights,

Employment and Workplace Discrimination

Following the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action decisions, some predicted a coming "take down" and "concussive" "blow to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In the two years since the Court's decision, DEI efforts and programs have been targeted in myriad court cases, online pressure campaigns, and various demands to organizations aimed at ending DEI. While some corporate leaders used the Court's action as a reason to abandon programs, others have chosen to resist...