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On Demand

Ethics in Negotiation


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Ethics
Faculty:
Noah Fiedler
Program Credits:
2 - 2.4
Credit Type:
Ethics
Program Type:
On Demand


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 Ethics
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/30/2025
Status: Approved

Alaska

AK Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved


Arizona

AZ Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved


Arkansas

AR Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3333


California

CA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 13825


Colorado

CO Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2027
Status: 864319
Provider Number: n/a


Connecticut

CT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved


Delaware

DE Advanced Ethics

Credit Type: Advanced Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2026
Status: Approved


Florida

FL Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2.5
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 02/28/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 236059


Georgia

GA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 5105


Hawaii

HI Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Approved


Idaho

ID Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Illinois

IL Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics

Credit Type: Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/18/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: ATT0001


Indiana

IN Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 111648


Iowa

IA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2026
Status: Approved


Kansas

KS Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 5809


Kentucky

KY Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2026
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 6888


Louisiana

LA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/18/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 7486


Maine

ME Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 1873


Maryland

MD Ethics
Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Massachusetts

MA Ethics
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Michigan

MI Ethics
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements. 

Minnesota

MN Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 10280


Mississippi

MS Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Missouri

MO Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved
Provider Number: n/a


Montana

MT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2028
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 4760


Nebraska

NE Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2027
Status: Approved


Nevada

NV Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2028
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 50550


New Hampshire

NH Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved


New Jersey

NJ Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 08/26/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3332


New Mexico

NM Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2030
Status: Approved


New York

NY Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved


North Carolina

NC Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 02/28/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 6460


North Dakota

ND Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2028
Status: Approved


Ohio

OH Attorney Professional Conduct

Credit Type: Attorney Professional Conduct
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 14474


Oklahoma

OK Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2.5
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 2839


Oregon

OR Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2027
Status: Approved


Pennsylvania

PA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: n/a


Rhode Island

RI Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPON00593


South Carolina

SC Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: n/a


South Dakota

SD Ethics
South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Tennessee

TN Dual (Ethics)

Credit Type: Dual (Ethics)
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/19/2026
Status: Approved


Texas

TX Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 12507


Utah

UT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved


Vermont

VT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Virginia

VA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Washington

WA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/18/2030
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9124293


West Virginia

WV Ethics
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Approved

 


Wisconsin

WI General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: 


Wyoming

WY Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Approved



Materials

Faculty

Noah Fiedler's Profile

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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.