Country music tells the stories of real people making tough choices - just like the ethical dilemmas attorneys face every day. Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) uses classic country songs to explore the rules of professional conduct in a way that's both memorable and practical. From Dolly Parton’s superior skills to Johnny Cash's redemption stories, to the lessons from today’s country pop, you'll discover how the themes in country music mirror the ethical challenges lawyers encounter with clients, courts, and colleagues. This program transforms dry ethics rules into relatable lessons using the storytelling power of country music, helping you remember key principles when real ethical dilemmas hit your practice like a freight train. Read more
For years, legal ethics reformers have tried to soften zealous advocacy, pushing civility, professionalism, and "reasonable" representation. They failed. And they should fail. Because when the system crushes people, lawyers are the last line of defense. In this frank discussion, Stuart Teicher, Esq., the CLE Performer, talks about the history of the concept of zealous advocacy, explains the rules that form the boundary of proper lawyer behavior, and dismantles the myth that diluting aggressive representation is progress. Read more
Only the CLE performer, Stuart Teicher, can weave together three seemingly unrelated things into a coherent explanation of the rules on conflicts. You’ve got to see it to believe it. Join Stuart as he explains how: Read more
Balancing zealous advocacy with professional civility is an essential skill for today's attorneys - and who better to teach it than someone from the Garden State? Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) draws on his Jersey roots to show how direct, no-nonsense communication can actually strengthen your advocacy without crossing ethical lines. You'll learn why being straightforward doesn't mean being rude, and how authentic, strategic communication drives better results for clients while keeping you out of disciplinary trouble. Read more
1 Participatory MCLE Credits Grievance Avoidance is a skill, and the CLE Performer is going to teach it to you. In this practical seminar, Stuart Teicher, Esq., teaches you how to stay clear of disciplinary complaints and build a resilient career. You’ll explore how proactive conduct rooted in the rules of professional conduct can be a tool for both compliance. Learning objectives include: -Examine how Rule 1.4 on communication can be applied to manage client expectations and minimize misunderstandings that… Read more
This program will provide an overview of the current situation of intellectual property rights protection in Russia and Ukraine. Our speaker will share the basic terms of the current IP framework, focusing on what businesses need to know to protect and enforce their rights in today’s Russian and Ukrainian market.
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