Ethics Education for Legal Support Staff

EthicsBasics exposes participants to an overview of ethical standards and procedures important to law firms and corporate legal departments, including:
The definition of "ethics" and what constitutes good ethical conduct The historical perspective of ethics An introduction to guidelines of the American Bar Association, state bar associations, and other professional associations that relate to the legal support staff Identifying and avoiding the unauthorized practice of law Preserving confidences and secrets Applying the concept of attorney-client privilege	Recognizing conflicts of interest Ethical considerations for signing, witnessing and notarizing documents Restrictions on non-lawyers in the solicitation of clients and advertising of services Issues surrounding changing jobs/moving from one legal setting to another Ethical issues specific to technological advances Ethical issues unique to corporate legal departments
EthicsBasics is a creative and entertaining approach to ethics education, driving home key ethical considerations for all involved while interspersing common scenarios laced with enough humor to keep the audience amused and focused on learning.

For additional information and to schedule an EthicsBasics seminar, please contact:
Vicki Voisin, CLAS Certified Legal Assistant Email: info@EthicsBasics.com	EthicsBasics P.O. Box 743 Charlevoix, MI 49720 Phone: 1-800-790-6284

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