Effective Ethical Behaviors in the Pursuit of Conflict Resolution
LawPay's Director of Education, Claude E. Ducloux, presents a 30-minute power point covering the psychology of decision-making, confirmation biases, understanding motivations of clients, identification of paths to resolution, ethical boundaries on settlement negotiation, strategies for honest advocacy, cultivating a productive relationship with opposing counsel and creating an environment where resolution is possible. We will finish with a discussion of the characteristics of effective “neutrals” in ADR.
Attorney at Law, Board Certified in Civil Trial and Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; LawPay’s Director of Education, Ethics, and State Compliance.
Claude E. Ducloux is an attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado, and California who speaks nationally on legal ethics, law office management, and trial-related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE and has been invited to speak in more than 500 programs since January 1, 2016. Claude has served as course director and creator of numerous CLE institutes and advanced courses.
Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation. He is a board-certified civil trial and appellate attorney in Texas.