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Top 10 Ethics Mistakes Paralegals Make

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 2 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 2 Total
NALA Approved 2 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 2 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 2 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 2 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 2 Total
NFPA Approved 2 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 2 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 2 Total
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Kelli Radnothy
Bradley Honnold
With Kelli L Radnothy from KLR Paralegal + 1 other

Product ID 101129

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Overview

Communication Breakdowns, Missed Deadlines, Social Media Landmines, and More

From confidentiality landmines to online advertising pitfalls, get the cautionary advice you need to stay out of hot water! This concise program rounds up the top ethics pitfalls that paralegals make. Our veteran faculty will provide you with essential guidelines for identifying conflicts of interest, avoiding the family and friends trap, and ethically handling client fees and property. Register today!

  • Discover the dangers posed by failing to detect or resolve conflicts of interest.
  • Identify the perils of engaging in the unauthorized practice of law (UPL).
  • Explore the dos and don'ts of handling client files.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Conflicts of Interest Conundrums
  2. Falling Into the Friends and Family Trap
  3. Accidentally Engaging in the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
  4. Client Communication Pitfalls - The Bad and the Ugly
  5. Avoiding Confidentiality Landmines
  6. Missed Deadlines - Avoiding Legal Perils
  7. Pitfalls and Perils of Social Media and Technology
  8. Handling Client Property and Fees - Top Paralegal Mistakes
  9. File and Record Management Mistakes to Avoid
  10. Traditional and Online Advertising Gone Wrong
  11. BONUS - Common Mistakes When Dealing With Difficult Clients

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Product ID 101129

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 2 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 2 Total
NALA Approved 2 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 2 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 2 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 2 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 2 Total
NFPA Approved 2 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 2 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 2 Total
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Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. Conflicts of Interest Conundrums

  2. Falling Into the Friends and Family Trap

  3. Accidentally Engaging in the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)

  4. Client Communication Pitfalls - The Bad and the Ugly

  5. Avoiding Confidentiality Landmines

  6. Missed Deadlines - Avoiding Legal Perils

  7. Pitfalls and Perils of Social Media and Technology

  8. Handling Client Property and Fees - Top Paralegal Mistakes

  9. File and Record Management Mistakes to Avoid

  10. Traditional and Online Advertising Gone Wrong

  11. BONUS - Common Mistakes When Dealing With Difficult Clients

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level program delves into the most common ethical errors that legal professionals make. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Kelli L Radnothy
Kelli
Radnothy
KLR Paralegal
Bradley D Honnold
Bradley
Honnold
Goza & Honnold, LLC
Speaker bio
Kelli L Radnothy

Kelli Radnothy

KLR Paralegal
Kelli Radnothy

is a litigation paralegal with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. She runs her own legal professional solutions company, contracting with law firms and non-profit organizations to enhance the delivery of legal services. Kelli works as a Legal Researcher for the Nevada Attorney General's Office and as a course developer and instructor for the University of Washington Paralegal Program. Kelli serves as Treasurer for the Paralegal Division of the Nevada State Bar and as Second VP of Sierra Nevada Paralegal Association. Her passion focuses on advancing the paralegal profession and empowering others to make an impact in their community. She is a frequent author and speaker on legal topics, including "Future-Proofing the Paralegal Profession: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Emerging Workflows".  Kelli holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a paralegal certificate from San Miramar College, and an E-discovery & Litigation Technology Certificate from University of California - San Diego and GenAI in Actoin: Impact & Possibilities, Micro-Learning Credential from Universty of Southern Florida. 

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Bradley D Honnold

Bradley Honnold

Goza & Honnold, LLC
Bradley Honnold

is a partner with the Leawood law firm of Goza & Honnold, LLC, where his focus is on medical negligence, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation. Mr. Honnold has spoken at various CLE events on medical negligence issues. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, Kansas Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Honnold earned his B.B.A. degree from the University of Iowa and his J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

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