Professionalism and Civility (2024 Edition)

Cari Sheehan | Kelley School of Business

Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics.

On-Demand: May 7, 2024

1 hour CLE

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Program Summary

In a digital era, what dangers do attorneys encounter? How can one distinguish between vigorous representation and intimidation? Are you familiar with strategies for addressing discourteous conduct? In this succinct session, our seasoned instructors explore fundamental principles of professionalism and offer crucial advice for adhering to these norms, particularly in challenging situations.

Key topics to be discussed:

Digital Age Legal Ethics
Ethical Boundaries in Advocacy
Addressing Discourteous Conduct
Professionalism in Challenging Situations

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

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Speakers

Cari Sheehan | Kelley School of Business

Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics. Additionally, Ms. Sheehan is an Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law where she has taught courses in Professional Responsibility, Torts, and Appellate Practice and Procedure. In practice, Ms. Sheehan is a Conflict Attorney with Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary advising on conflicts and other ethical issues. Ms. Sheehan is a well-respected seminar and continuing legal education speaker covering a range of ethical issues across various platforms both locally and on a national level.

Agenda

I. Digital Age Legal Ethics | 12:00pm – 12:15pm

II. Ethical Boundaries in Advocacy | 12:15pm – 12:30pm

III. Addressing Discourteous Conduct | 12:30pm – 12:45pm

IV. Professionalism in Challenging Situations | 12:45pm – 1:00pm

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