The practice of law is evolving online and so should you. This program will examine practical and strategic choices for advocating online, along with the ethical consequences. Whether you are participating in online hearings, mediations, remote testimony, or client consultations, it is important that you learn how to effectively use the visual medium so you can best represent your clients and protect the integrity of the legal proceeding. Todd Scott and Kristi Paulson will help understand:

• Changing online environment & strategic approaches to lawyering online.
• Effective online communication skills and leveraging the visual medium.
• Technology and visual aids for clear, effective participation.
• Confidentiality and best practices for a secure online environment.
• Creating rapport in an online environment.
  
  This program will examine the following ethics rules:
• ABA Model Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information

Presented by Todd C. Scott, VP Risk Management of Risk Management for Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, and experienced attorney and mediator, Kristi Paulson, Esq. of Kristi Paulson Law. 

One hour CLE credit (with 1.0 ethics hour offered to Pennsylvania ONLY) will be offered for the surrounding MCLE states.