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Preserving Privilege: Protecting In-House and Outside Counsel Communications 2025

Content Provider
American Law Institute CLE
Product
CLE
Run Time
60 Minutes
Recording Date
03/20/2025
Presenter(s)
Amy E. Richardson, Courtney Miller
Learning Method
On-Demand Training
Practice Area
Ethics
Persona
CLE OnDemand

Price $219.00

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Description

Application of the attorney-client privilege can be particularly confusing for lawyers working as in-house or outside corporate counsel because it is not always clear who – among agents, contractors, employees, and directors – is the “client” and thus who can safely engage in privileged communication or waive the privilege. Whether the privilege applies also affects the company’s ability to communicate openly with counsel, conduct an internal investigation, and even engage in an important business transaction. If you work in-house or represent businesses as outside counsel, you need to fully understand the privilege in these circumstances. Utilizing case studies, this informative program will address the attorney-client privilege concerns that arise in the corporate setting, providing real-world examples addressing: > Who is the corporate client? > Who can speak for, or waive the privilege of, an institutional “client” such as a corporation? > Can you jointly represent several members of a corporate family, or a corporation and individual employees? > What is the difference between legal and business advice or other “dual purpose” communications? > What is the heightened duty in-house lawyers face in claiming privilege protection? > Is there a risk of waiver when working with outside agents or consultants? Gain best practices for safeguarding sensitive communications and learn how to ensure compliance with evolving legal standards. Register today to learn which communications can be safely shared, and with whom! This accredited continuing legal education program from ALI CLE will benefit attorneys working as in-house or outside counsel to a business.

Literature

State Status Total Credits Type Of Credit Approved Thru
AlabamaApproved1.00Ethics12/31/2025
AlaskaApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
ArizonaApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
ArkansasApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
CaliforniaApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2030
ColoradoApproved1.00Ethics12/31/2027
ConnecticutApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
DelawareApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2027
FloridaApproved1.00Ethics or General12/31/2026
GeorgiaApproved1.00Ethics12/31/2025
HawaiiApproved1.00Ethics03/20/2027
IdahoApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2030
IllinoisApproved1.00Ethics05/18/2027
IndianaApproved1.00Ethics06/23/2026
IowaApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2026
KansasApproved1.00Ethics05/18/2026
KentuckyApproved1.00Ethics06/30/2026
LouisianaApproved1.00Ethics05/18/2026
MaineApproved1.00General06/30/2027
MinnesotaPending State Response0.00
MississippiPending State Response0.00
MissouriApproved1.20GeneralOn-going
MontanaApproved1.00Ethics03/20/2028
NebraskaApproved1.00Professional Responsibility03/19/2027
NevadaApproved1.00Ethics12/31/2028
New HampshireApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2028
New JerseyApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
New MexicoApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2030
New YorkApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
North CarolinaApproved1.00Ethics02/28/2026
North DakotaApproved1.00Ethics03/20/2028
OhioPending State Response0.00
OklahomaApproved1.00Ethics06/01/2026
OregonApproved1.00Ethics03/20/2028
PennsylvaniaApproved1.00Ethics05/18/2027
Puerto RicoApproved1.00Ethics07/13/2026
Rhode IslandApproved1.00Ethics06/30/2026
South CarolinaApproved1.00General12/31/2025
TennesseeApproved1.00Ethics05/18/2026
TexasApproved1.00Ethics05/31/2026
UtahApproved1.00Ethics12/31/2025
VermontApproved1.00EthicsOn-going
VirginiaApproved1.00Ethics10/31/2025
WashingtonApproved1.00Ethics03/19/2030
West VirginiaApproved1.20EthicsOn-going
WisconsinApproved1.00GeneralOn-going
WyomingApproved1.00Ethics05/18/2026

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