Webcredenza 2025 Navigating conflicts of interest, part 1

Conflicts of interest remain among the most common sources of legal malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. This comprehensive two-part program transforms conflict analysis from guesswork into systematic risk management through practical frameworks and real-world scenarios. Attorneys will develop the skills to identify, evaluate, and properly handle conflicts before they become career-threatening problems.

Part 1:

• Apply systematic conflict-checking procedures and documentation requirements.
• Understand when conflicts are consentable versus absolutely prohibited.
• Master client consent processes and required disclosures.
• Learn to identify conflicts in transactional versus litigation contexts.
• Develop intake procedures that catch conflicts before engagement.

Part 2:

• Handle conflicts that arise during ongoing representations.
• Navigate conflicts between current and former clients.
• Understand imputation rules and their impact on law firm operations.
• Develop firm-wide policies for conflict prevention and management.
• Learn remedial measures when conflicts are discovered after engagement.

This program may be offered on multiple dates. You may only claim MCLE credit for one showing. This is an audio-only program.

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.