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Dumb Things Lawyers Do


Total Credits: 1.0 General

Average Rating:
   406
Faculty:
Noah Fiedler
Duration:
1:02
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Never Expires.


Description

This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course explores the common mistakes lawyers make that can lead to significant financial, reputational, and legal consequences. Through real-world examples and practical advice, participants will learn how to avoid these pitfalls, protect client information, handle multiple client representations, and more. The course emphasizes risk management, effective communication, and ethical practices to enhance profitability and maintain client trust.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Implement Risk Management Strategies:
  2. Identify and mitigate common risks associated with legal practice.
  3. Understand the limitations of risk elimination and focus on reducing exposure.
  4. Safeguard Client Information and Funds:
    • Apply best practices for financial transactions and cybersecurity to protect client assets.
    • Recognize and prevent common fraud schemes targeting law firms.
  5. Navigate Multiple Client Representations:
    • Assess and manage the risks of representing multiple clients.
    • Draft effective engagement letters and obtain informed consent.
  6. Enhance Communication Practices:
    • Avoid communication errors that could lead to defamation, confidentiality breaches, or other legal issues.
    • Follow guidelines for client alerts, blogging, and handling sensitive documents.
  7. Address Mistakes Effectively:
    • Respond appropriately to errors, balancing transparency with professional responsibility.

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Barron & Newburger P.C.


Noah Fiedler is a shareholder at Barron & Newburger, P.C., where he serves as a co-leader of the Attorney Risk Management Practice Group and heads the firm’s Wisconsin office. He specializes in assisting lawyers and law firms, providing guidance on best practices to prevent issues and representing clients against claims. Noah boasts extensive experience in defending lawyers in cases involving malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, misrepresentation claims, and disciplinary proceedings. He regularly imparts counsel and conducts educational sessions for lawyers and firms nationwide on ethics, liability, and risk management matters. Noah has curated numerous resources for law firm risk management, including the Attorneys Risk Management program. Additionally, he is an active member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and serves as an instructor for Professional Responsibility at the University of Wisconsin Law School.