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Litigating in a Divided Nation: When is it Fair to Bend the Truth?
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Today’s political climate is shaping everyday decisions, and as attorneys, we have a responsibility to be aware of and consider the differing views in today’s political landscape. This one-hour course will cover key issues to keep in mind when working in the legal space and litigating in a divided nation.
From accepting the effects of cultural changes on communities to recognizing the nature and sources of worldview influencing judgment, we’ll discuss:
- Creating mutual understanding with your clients and properly framing issues
- Ways to help heal our communities
- Understanding the danger of false consensus
- Understanding the legal environment of your own practice
Claude Ducloux, Director of Education, Lawpay
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.
