May It Displease the Court?: Keeping Your Head (and Your Law License) in Court
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In this hilarious webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter reviews some of the most outrageous breaches of lawyer decorum in recent years. In doing so, he will address the underlying reasons for lawyers to act out in this manner and provide tips to prevent losing control of our emotions (and our law licenses).

Ghost-Busted: Why Prompt Client Communication is Not Optional
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In the legal profession, "ghosting" is more serious than a mere dating faux pas. It is the leading cause of career-ending disciplinary action. In this program, you will see how a simple failure to call a client back often triggers a "death spiral" of deception that results in the professional ruin for lawyers who attempt to "exorcise" their lack of communication by fabricating summonses, creating fake assistants and even forging judicial orders.

Join Sean Carter for a granular (yet, humorous) look at Rule 1.4 as he demonstrates that you should be very "scared of (becoming) no ghost." Because when it comes to prompt client communication, the truth won't just set you free. It will keep you from being "Ghost-Busted" by the bar.

Confetti, Cocktails and Consequences: How to Avoid an Ethical Hangover
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

This timely and eye-opening ethics program that explores the professional risks lawyers face when the celebration goes too far. Whether it's the office holiday party, a big trial win, or a festive holiday celebration, excessive revelry can lead to serious ethical consequences - including breaches of confidentiality, inappropriate conduct, conflicts of interest, and damaging social media posts. Through real-world disciplinary cases and cautionary tales, this program reminds attorneys that professional responsibility doesn't end when the bar tab opens. Don't let one night of poor judgment result in a career hangover - learn how to navigate the perils of partying while protecting your license and reputation.

Keeping A.I. Honest: Reducing A.I. Hallucinations in Legal Research
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

Generative A.I. is fast, persuasive, and increasingly embedded in legal work. It can also produce answers that are polished, professional, and completely false. For lawyers trained to rely on authoritative language, this creates a unique risk: trusting output that sounds right but isn't. This program explains how and why A.I. "hallucinates," and why lawyers are especially vulnerable to being misled by confident, well-structured nonsense.

In this practical, engaging one-hour program, participants learn how to reduce hallucination risk through smarter prompting, simple verification techniques, and better judgment about when and how A.I. should be used. The focus is on real legal workflows, not technical jargon or abstract rules. Attendees leave with tools to make A.I. a powerful assistant rather than a confidently wrong co-counsel.

Keep Your Hands Out of the Client's Cookie Jar: Avoiding Trust Accounting Violations
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

One of the fundamental principles of legal ethics can be summed up as: "Keep your hands off the money." And while this is a gross oversimplification of the legal ethics rules, it is true that this breach of fiduciary trust is among the gravest transgressions that a lawyer can make. Moreover, as it are often amongst the most heavily-punished violations, it often start a cascading effect of rule-breaking as lawyers desperately attempt to avoid detection. As a result, it never hurts to review this all-important ethical limitation on lawyer conduct.

There Is No 'U' In Lawyer: Avoiding Personal Conflicts of Interest
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In the world of legal ethics, the most dangerous person in the room is often the one staring back at you in the mirror. While we spend a lot of time worrying about representing rival corporations, the most common (and most absurd) disciplinary disasters happen when a lawyer's own personal interests -- whether they be financial, ego-driven, or just plain weird -- get in the way of their duty to the client.

In this fast-paced and witty one-hour session, legal humorist Sean Carter uses humorous case studies to emphasize the requirements of Rule 1.7(a)(2) and specific prohibits of Rule 1.8. In doing so, he will demonstrate how the Model Rules of Professional Conduct are designed to keep the "U" out of "Lawyer."

Trouble Is Brewing: The Steep Price of Spilling Client Tea
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In an era of viral storytelling and professional oversharing, the line between harmless anecdotes and career-ending ethics violations has never been thinner. Join us for an immersive, high-stakes exploration of breaching confidentiality and the modern traps that catch even the most cautious practitioners.

Lies, Damn Lies & Legal Marketing: The Ethics of Legal Marketing
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

What is effective advertising in other fields is rarely acceptable in the field of law. In this entertaining ethics course, Sean Carter examines in detail the ethical rules concerning marketing and their practical implications. The program also covers common advertising strategies employed by attorneys, and the pitfalls many attorneys will encounter.

From Tribbles to Trials: Tackling Litigation Using A.I.
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

This engaging and practical workshop will guide you through real-world applications of A.I., from streamlining discovery processes to crafting persuasive arguments and enhancing case strategy. Using the iconic humor and insights you've come to expect, this session will demonstrate how to save time, increase efficiency, and achieve better outcomes for your clients - all while tackling the tribbles of modern legal practice.

Whether you're a seasoned litigator or just beginning to explore the potential of AI, this session will provide the tools and inspiration to boldly litigate where no lawyer has gone before!

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