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Ethics in Application: A Real-World Guide for Paralegals

  • 03/11/2022
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • WEbcast

Register: https://ipe.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/Ethics-in-Application-A-Real-World-Guide-for-Paralegals/Video-Webinar/91846ER_3646173?st=WA

Program Description

A Practical Guide to Social Media, Email, Client Management, and More

There's little room for error in legal ethics, where minor oversights can quickly land well-intentioned legal professionals (and their firms) in hot water. Staying out of trouble takes a firm understanding of how the rules of ethics apply to everyday realities like using social media, communicating with clients via email, and navigating requests for legal advice. Join our distinguished faculty as they analyze the top ethical traps facing paralegals in 2022 - register today!

  • Get practical tips for ethically vetting your social media activity.
  • Avoid common snares when using email to communicate with clients and adversaries.
  • Stop administrative slip-ups from snowballing into ethical nightmares.
  • Avoid UPL danger zones and learn how to triage ethical issues as they arise.

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will teach attendees how to navigate ethical risks. Those who should attend include:

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

Course Content

  • Top Ethical Danger Zones for Paralegals
  • Emails and Electronic Communications
  • Social Media Tips and Traps
  • How to Stop Administrative Oversights From Becoming Ethical Nightmares
  • Overcoming Top Perils in Daily Client Management
  • Insidious UPL Risks
  • Escalating Ethical Issues - Top Dos and Don'ts

Washington State Paralegal Association
1402 Lake Tapps Parkway SE
Ste. F104/PMB133
Auburn, WA. 98092

206.653.7259

info@wspaonline.org

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