Ethics for Paralegals

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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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1 hours 59 minutes
Kelli Radnothy
Bradley Honnold
With Kelli L. Radnothy from KLR Paralegal + 1 other
Recorded November 25, 2025.
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

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 2: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 2: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 2.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 2.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 2.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 2.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 2.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 2.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - NALA - 2: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 2.0 hours, including 2.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Video Download - NALA - 2: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 2.0 hours, including 2.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 2: This course has been approved for 2.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 2.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 2: This course has been approved for 2.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 2.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 2: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 2.0 hours, of which 2.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 2: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 0.0 general self-study credit and 2.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 2.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 2: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 0.0 general self-study credit and 2.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 2.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 2.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 2.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 2: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 2.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 2: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 2.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 2 Total Credits
  • 2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 2.0 ethics credit hours, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 2.0 ethics credit hours, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 2: Approved for 2.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 2: Approved for 2.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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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 L.
Radnothy
KLR Paralegal
Bradley D Honnold
Bradley D.
Honnold
Goza & Honnold, LLC
Speaker bio
Kelli L Radnothy

Kelli L. 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 D. 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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