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Ethics in Negotiation


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Categories:
Ethics
Faculty:
Noah Fiedler
Program Credits:
2-2.4 Credits
Credit Type:
Ethics
Program Type:
Live Webcast

Dates


Description

Negotiation is at the heart of legal advocacy, but where is the line between persuasive positioning and unethical conduct? This CLE program explores the ethical boundaries attorneys must navigate during negotiation—whether in litigation, contracts, or settlement discussions. Using hypotheticals, real-world case law, and ABA Model Rules, this session dives into candor and misrepresentation, puffery versus deceit, duties when encountering drafting errors, and communication with represented or unrepresented parties. Designed for litigators, transactional attorneys, and in-house counsel alike, this session equips lawyers with practical strategies to uphold professional responsibility while still zealously advocating for their clients.

Learning Objectives:

1.    Identify key ethics rules and opinions applicable to negotiation conduct.

2.    Distinguish between permissible negotiation tactics (e.g., puffery) and prohibited misrepresentations.

3.    Apply ethical duties related to truthfulness and disclosure during settlement or contract drafting.

4.    Evaluate risks of liability, including civil, disciplinary, and malpractice exposure for unethical negotiation behavior.

5.    Comply with rules governing communication with represented and unrepresented parties.

Credits


Alabama

AL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
Status: Approved


Alaska

AK General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association.  Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.  


Arizona

AZ General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
Status: Approved

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.


Arkansas

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
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California

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Colorado

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Connecticut

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
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Delaware

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Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
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Idaho

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Indiana

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Course Expiration: 08/19/2025
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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Pennsylvania

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South Dakota

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Virginia

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Washington

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West Virginia

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Shareholder

Barron & Newburger P.C.


Noah Fiedler is a shareholder at Barron & Newburger, P.C., where he serves as a co-leader of the Attorney Risk Management Practice Group and heads the firm’s Wisconsin office. He specializes in assisting lawyers and law firms, providing guidance on best practices to prevent issues and representing clients against claims. Noah boasts extensive experience in defending lawyers in cases involving malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, misrepresentation claims, and disciplinary proceedings. He regularly imparts counsel and conducts educational sessions for lawyers and firms nationwide on ethics, liability, and risk management matters. Noah has curated numerous resources for law firm risk management, including the Attorneys Risk Management program. Additionally, he is an active member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and serves as an instructor for Professional Responsibility at the University of Wisconsin Law School.