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By familiarizing themselves with the Rules of Professional Responsibility and Ethics, Ohio attorneys can learn to avoid many of the mistakes that plague members of the legal professional, while at the same time finding success and happiness. In this thoroughly entertaining program, attorney and self-professed “ethics geek” Stuart Teicher dissects the ethics rules to reveal the secrets to attorney success. Mr. Teicher discusses the importance of rediscovering the nobility of the legal profession and the attorneys' obligation to maintain their skills and knowledge of substantive law. While referencing several personal experiences and examining a number of ethics rules, Mr. Teicher provides guidance on being vigilant, maintaining effective client communication, and substance abuse prevention and treatment. Blending humor and wit with years of experience as a legal educator, Mr. Teicher empowers Ohio attorneys to succeed by providing tangible tips to help them flourish in the practice of law.

Professionalism: 1 credit

Ethics: 1 credit

Substance Abuse: .5 credit