Ethics for Paralegals

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Everyday Legal Ethics: A Refresher for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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58 minutes
Jose Rodriguez
With Hon. Jose M Rodriguez from Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Recorded May 13, 2025
Product ID 100328

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Overview

How to Handle Ethical Issues Like a Pro and Sidestep Landmines

Disciplinary actions, erosion of client trust, and sanctions against your attorney - this list illustrates just a few of the potential repercussions of ethical missteps. Are you comfortable with those consequences? In this focused guide, our veteran faculty walks you through the basics of legal ethics. From tips for handling ethical issues with technology to guidelines for avoiding the unauthorized practice of law (UPL), you do not want to miss this chance to broaden your knowledge. Register today!

  • Examine best practices for preserving client confidentiality.
  • Uncover practical guidance for dealing with conflicts of interest.
  • Determine when to turn to a supervising lawyer for help with an ethical issue.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Paralegal's Role in Safeguarding Client Confidentiality
  2. Tech Troubles: Handling Ethics Issues With Social Media and Technology
  3. Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
  4. Tactics for Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interest
  5. Calling All Counsel: When to Turn to Your Attorney for Help With an Ethics Issue
  6. Top 5 Paralegal Ethics Blunders to Avoid

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Product ID 100328

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Everyday Legal Ethics: A Refresher for Paralegals

    1. The Paralegal's Role in Safeguarding Client Confidentiality
    2. Tech Troubles: Handling Ethics Issues With Social Media and Technology
    3. Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
    4. Tactics for Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interest
    5. Calling All Counsel: When to Turn to Your Attorney for Help With an Ethics Issue
    6. Top 5 Paralegal Ethics Blunders to Avoid

Who Should Attend

This basic level program is designed to provide attendees with best practices for addressing ethical issues in the law firm. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Hon. Jose M Rodriguez
Jose
Rodriguez
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Speaker bio
Hon. Jose M Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Jose Rodriguez

was appointed to the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Florida by Governor Jeb Bush in the year 2000. He was previously a county judge in the same circuit appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles in 1994. Judge Rodriguez has served in the complex business litigation, criminal and family divisions; and is presently assigned to the civil jurisdiction, asbestos, appellate and international commercial arbitration (Administrative Judge) divisions. He has been thrice nominated for judicial appointment to the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida, and has been thrice considered for appointment by Florida Governor Rick Scott. Judge Rodriguez earned his J.D. degree from Indiana University (Maurer) School of Law and his B.S. degee from Florida International University. He is an adjunct professor and part of the adjunct faculty at Indiana University (Maurer) School of Law where he teaches Courtroom Procedure. Judge Rodriguez is also an adjunct professor and part of the adjunct faculty, teaching Florida Civil Procedure and Law, Science and Technology at Florida International University, College of Law. He is also a member of the faculty at the Florida International University Legal Studies Institute and teaches Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, Criminal Law and U.S. Constitutional Law. Judge Rodriquez is a member and vice president of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Latino Advisory Board (Latin X). A published author, his works include Florida Civil Procedure Cases and Materials (3rd edition), Carolina Academic Press and two practice treatises, Florida Civil Procedure and Florida Evidence with publisher Mathew Bender/Lexis Nexis.

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