Conflicts of Interest - You Can't Be Everyone's Best Friend or Their Lawyer
Join Claude Ducloux for an in-depth discussion of the Conflict of Interest Rules, including relevant ABA model rules and the rules of many different states, including Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Missouri. We’ll examine central concepts of conflict of interest, how to avoid such conflicts with better skills and awareness, and highlight strategies geared towards modern practice.
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.