Professionalism and Civility (2024 Edition)

Cari Sheehan
Cari Sheehan | Kelley School of Business

Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics.

On-Demand: May 7, 2024

1 hour CLE

Tuition: $95.00
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Program Summary

In a digital era, what dangers do attorneys encounter? How can one distinguish between vigorous representation and intimidation? Are you familiar with strategies for addressing discourteous conduct? In this succinct session, our seasoned instructors explore fundamental principles of professionalism and offer crucial advice for adhering to these norms, particularly in challenging situations.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Digital Age Legal Ethics
  • Ethical Boundaries in Advocacy
  • Addressing Discourteous Conduct
  • Professionalism in Challenging Situations

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Cari Sheehan_FedBarCari Sheehan | Kelley School of Business

Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics. Additionally, Ms. Sheehan is an Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law where she has taught courses in Professional Responsibility, Torts, and Appellate Practice and Procedure. In practice, Ms. Sheehan is a Conflict Attorney with Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary advising on conflicts and other ethical issues. Ms. Sheehan is a well-respected seminar and continuing legal education speaker covering a range of ethical issues across various platforms both locally and on a national level.

Agenda

I. Digital Age Legal Ethics | 12:00pm – 12:15pm

II. Ethical Boundaries in Advocacy | 12:15pm – 12:30pm

III. Addressing Discourteous Conduct | 12:30pm – 12:45pm

IV. Professionalism in Challenging Situations | 12:45pm – 1:00pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Arkansas's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

California

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Civility in the Legal Profession

Colorado

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Ethics

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
1 Ethics Hour

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Florida

Reciprocity
1 Ethics / Professionalism Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via reciprocity
Georgia

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Professionalism

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Illinois

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Ethics

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Kansas

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Louisiana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Professionalism

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
1 Ethics Hour

Maryland

No MCLE Required
1 Ethics Hour

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Ethics credits can ONLY be earned through Live-Webcast programs, the Maine Board of Bar Examiners does not approve Ethics through On-Demand sessions.
Michigan

No MCLE Required
1 Ethics Hour

Minnesota

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Montana

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney's behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
60 Ethics minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Ethics

Nevada

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Ethics

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “A”.
Ohio

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Attorney Professional Conduct

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Ethics

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
1 Ethics Hour

Tennessee

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Texas

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Utah

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Professionalism

Virginia

Not Eligible
1 Ethics Hour Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
1 Other (Professional Development) Hour

For CLE course attendance credit, Washington state attorneys must self-apply to the Washington State Bar. myLawCLE will supply Washington state attorneys with the self-application package and instructions on how to gain credit.
Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
1 Law Practice Management

Ethics credits can ONLY be earned through Live-Webcast programs, the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners does not approve Ethics through On-Demand sessions.
West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

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