When Lawyers Get It Wrong: Ethics, Mistakes, and Managing the Fallout

Overview: 

"Lawyer Mistakes - Ethical Duties and Risk Management" provides employment attorneys with strategies to avoid common ethical pitfalls in 2025’s U.S. legal landscape. The course covers ABA Model Rules, state bar ethics, and risks in employment law practice, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality breaches, and AI-driven legal tools. It addresses 2025 updates, such as EEOC guidance on harassment investigations and litigation trends (e.g., Yanick v. The Kroger Co.). Through case studies, ethical dilemmas, and risk management workshops, participants will learn to uphold ethical duties and mitigate malpractice risks. By the end, learners will develop an ethical risk management plan for their practice.

Course Objective: 

• Understand 2025 ethical duties for employment attorneys
• Identify common ethical pitfalls in legal practice
• Comply with ABA and state bar ethics rules
• Mitigate risks from AI-driven legal tools
• Develop an ethical risk management plan
• Navigate conflicts in employment law cases
• Ensure confidentiality in investigations

Target Audience: 

• Employment attorneys
• In-house legal counsel
• Compliance officers
• HR professionals working with legal teams

Basic Knowledge:

• Knowledge of ABA Model Rules and state bar ethics
• Experience in employment law practice
• Awareness of legal ethics challenges