Courses

  1. Mandatory New Texas Attorney Ethics Course

    Since 1996, the Supreme Court of Texas requires all newly-licensed lawyers in Texas (including licensed out-of-state attorneys who are newly-licensed in Texas) to complete a four-hour professionalism course, Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas, no later than 12 months after the date of licensure.

    No other course can be substituted to fulfill this requirement.

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    A Conversation with Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (2025)
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Please join us for an informative conversation with Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program (TLAP) Director Michelle Fontenot and TLAP’s Lead Clinical Professional Alicia Freeman. We’ll discuss with them what TLAP offers, when and how you should seek assistance, and what to expect when you do. Recorded February 16, 2024.

    Cost: $0.00

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    A Conversation with the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, we’ll be talking with lawyers from the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s office about the lawyer disciplinary system, including the Ethics Helpline that provides free ethics guidance to Texas lawyers.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

  3. Artificial Intelligence and Legal Ethics – Where is it Taking Us?
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Artificial intelligence is the latest in a long string of technological advances that is rapidly changing the legal profession. You may be wondering: is using AI in your practice ethical? If so, what are the limits? Are there any ethics rules that apply to AI? Join Jonathan Smaby as he interviews one of the foremost experts in the country on the intersection of technology and legal ethics, Dallas attorney and author John Browning.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Artificial Intelligence and Legal Ethics – Where is it Taking Us? 2024
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Artificial intelligence is the latest in a long string of technological advances that is rapidly changing the legal profession. You may be wondering: is using AI in your practice ethical? If so, what are the limits? Are there any ethics rules that apply to AI? Join Jonathan Smaby as he interviews one of the foremost experts in the country on the intersection of technology and legal ethics, Dallas attorney and author John Browning. Recorded April 19, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Attorney Disqualification
    Duration:
    56 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    This program examines the ethics rules related to attorney disqualification.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Attorney Succession Planning Recorded January 2025
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Speakers include: Sharon Sandle, Greg Sampson, and Jonathan Smaby. Recorded January 17, 2025

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Civility as a Strategy for Effective Advocacy
    Duration:
    1:00:23
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    A distinguished panel discusses the benefits of professionalism.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Civility vs. Zealous Advocacy – A False Dichotomy?
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    A panel of lawyers and judges explores how civility does not diminish zealous advocacy but can actually enhance it. Recorded March 15, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Conflicts of Interest
    Duration:
    1 hour
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, you’ll learn how to handle conflicts of interest as they arise — or better yet, steer clear of them in the first place.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

  10. Dealing with Difficult Clients
    Duration:
    1 hour
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Representing difficult clients can present attorneys with a wide variety of challenges. Join licensed professional counselor Erica Grigg and the Center’s executive director, Brad Johnson, for an engaging conversation about dealing with difficult clients—including strategies for ethical practice and tips for maintaining wellness.

    Cost: $50.00