Broadcast Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)

Overview:

In today’s increasingly polarized and high-stakes professional environment, maintaining civility and professionalism is more critical than ever. Missteps in communication or conduct can lead to damaged relationships, unnecessary conflicts and attorney discipline. To foster collaboration and success, professionals must equip themselves with tools and strategies to navigate challenging situations with grace and integrity.

Join Amy McClurg, Assistant Counsel at Thompson Hine LLP, as she explores practical strategies for maintaining professionalism in every interaction. Amy will share actionable insights to encourage civil discourse and enhance effective collaboration.

Key topics to be discussed in this course are:

  • Civility’s role in avoiding attorney discipline
  • Conflict management and navigating tough conversations
  • Fostering respect and understanding within teams
  • Maintaining professionalism under pressure
  • Legal and ethical considerations for workplace professionalism

Credit:

Course Level:

Basic

 

Advance Preparation:

Print and review course materials

 

Method of Presentation:

On-Demand Webcast

 

Prerequisite:

None

 

Course Code: 

1411119

 

Total Credit:

 

CLE Credits:

CA CLE 1.50 Civility - Approved Until: 02/26/2027

PA CLE 1.50 Ethics - Approved Until: 02/26/2027

VT CLE 1:50 Ethics - Approved Until: 12/31/2026

NJ CLE 1:50 General - Credits through Reciprocity

NY CLE 1:50 Ethics and Professionalism- Credits through Reciprocity

AR CLE 1:50 Ethics - Credits through Reciprocity

CT CLE 1:50 Ethics - Credits through Reciprocity

NH CLE 1.50 Ethics – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53

MO CLE 1.50 Ethics - Approved Until: 02/26/2025

 

Pending CLE Application:

GA, TN, WI

 

Self-Apply:

AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

 

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

 

No MCLE Requirements:

DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

 

Not Eligible for CLE:

AK, AZ, HI

Speaker:

Amy G. McClurg, Assistant Counsel
Thompson Hine LLP

As a member of Thompson Hine’s Office of General Counsel, Amy conducts research and advises the firm’s lawyers on a variety of substantive legal ethics, privilege and liability issues. She also reviews and analyzes business intake conflicts, outside counsel guidelines and ethical screens; advises the firm’s lawyers on bar admissions matters; and provides guidance on ethical and liability issues to administrative departments throughout the firm. In addition, Amy has responsibility for co-editing Thompson Hine’s legal ethics blog, The Law for Lawyers Today, which has been named a top law blog by the ABA Journal.

Agenda:

Amy G. McClurg, Assistant Counsel

Thompson Hine LLP

  • Professionalism Generally: Definitions and Importance
  • Professionalism in the Courtroom
  • Professionalism with Opposing Counsel
  • Professionalism in Dealing with Clients

Date & Time:

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)

Who Should Attend:

  • Lawyers/Attorneys
  • Legal Assistants
  • Paralegals
  • Legal Professionals
  • Legal Educators/Students

SPEAKER

Amy G. McClurgAssistant Counsel
Thompson Hine LLP

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