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In today’s fast-paced legal world, professionalism and respect are more important than ever. Join us for a timely Justia Webinar exploring the role of civility in law as a critical tool for advocacy, negotiation, and leadership. Learn practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations, maintain credibility under pressure, and strengthen your professional reputation.
May 2025 Update: This webinar occurred on May 27, 2025. The recording of this presentation is now available to all Justia Connect members. Join us today to unlock access >
Join us for our newest Justia Webinars CLE presentation as guest speaker Jim Doppke goes beyond the abstract ideals of decorum to explore real-world scenarios where the boundaries of civility have been tested, and sometimes crossed. You’ll examine disciplinary cases, personal anecdotes, and emerging rules like Illinois’ new Rule 8.4(j), all while exploring how current studies and task forces are trying to elevate the tone of our profession.
Whether you’ve faced hostility in the courtroom or struggled with how to respond to a harsh online review, this program offers insights that are timely, practical, and grounded in ethical reflection. Register for free today!
CLE Webinar Details & Speaker
The presentation will begin promptly at
12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
The recording of this broadcast will also be available to Justia Connect members shortly after the live event.
Jim Doppke is a partner in the Chicago firm of Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke, LLC. Since 2013, he has concentrated his practice in professional responsibility issues of all kinds, including disciplinary defense and bar admissions, and consultation on legal ethics issues. Prior to that, Jim was Senior Counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. There, he handled the investigation and prosecution of numerous attorney misconduct matters. He has also participated in presenting many MCLE- and PMCLE-accredited programs on legal ethics issues, including at ABA and ISBA conferences. Prior to working for the ARDC, Jim worked as a staff attorney at a legal aid agency in Will County, IL. Jim is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and he received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.
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What We Could Be Now: Civility and Ethics 2025 is approved for one hour of Civility in the Legal Profession CLE credit in California, one hour of Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility CLE credit in South Carolina (all levels), and one hour of Ethics CLE credit in North Carolina. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 credit hours will apply to Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit. Other jurisdictions may award CLE credit via applicable self-submission policies or reciprocity rules.
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This CLE challenges lawyers to ask not just what the rules require, but who we want to be in the legal profession. Join us as we reconsider what it means to advocate with integrity in 2025 and beyond. If you have additional questions about this free webinar, you can get more details and register on the webinar page.
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