Overview
Technology has fundamentally reshaped how we interact with clients, the courts, and each other. This program is designed to help lawyers navigate the digital legal landscape with confidence and professionalism. The webinar focuses on four key areas (1) where technology intersects with ethical obligations and day-to-day practices, (2) virtual appearances, (3) electronic communication and social media, and (4) electronic data management. In each segment, the webinar addresses common challenges and practical strategies, drawing on the panelists’ diverse perspectives. Whether you’re logging onto a hearing from your home office or drafting an email to opposing counsel, this webinar will give you the tools to maintain professionalism, protect your clients, and comply with your ethical obligations.
Presented by
The Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism
Moderator and Panelists
Moderator: Jaclyn Behar
Panelists, in order of appearance: Amy Bandow, director of Campus Administration, Cooley Law School Tampa Bay campus; Arti G Harani, shareholder, Meenakshi A Hirani PA; Hon. Christopher Wigand, Circuit Court judge, Broward County, Family Division; and Hon. Shari Africk-Olefson, circuit court judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, Civil Division.
CLE Information
- Course number: 9231
- Level: Intermediate
- Credit: Approved for 1 hour General, 1 hour Professionalism, and 1 hour Technology credit.
- Approval period: 05/30/2025 – 11/30/2026
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