Upholding Ethics: Recognizing and Helping Impaired Lawyers, Issues When Lawyers Change Jobs, and Promoting Civility

Presented by the ISBA Legal Ethics Committee

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

2.0 hr. CLE/Ethics

About the event 

This program explores critical areas of legal ethics: recognizing and responding to signs of lawyer impairment, understanding the professional responsibilities that arise when lawyers change law firms, and combatting bullying by promoting civility. Attendees will learn how to navigate these sensitive situations while upholding their duties to clients, colleagues, and the profession. Practical guidance will be provided to help lawyers act ethically and supportively in times of transition or concern.

What attendees will learn: Recognizing signs of impairment—and how to deal with impaired lawyers and Lawyers changing law firms—and duties owed.

Speakers:
Adrienne Meiring 
Margaret Christensen
Patrick Olmstead

Who might enjoy this

This presentation will be of interest to legal professionals who wants to learn more about legal ethics.

Pricing

Legal Ethics Committee Members: Free
Law Students: Free
ISBA Members: Free
Non-ISBA Members: $25

Program link

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