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How to Leave a Law Firm While Complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Ethics |  Professionalism
Faculty:
Paige Sparks, Founder
Program Credits:
1-1.2 Credits
Credit Type:
Ethics
Program Type:
Live Webcast

Dates


Description

Leaving a law firm can be a daunting process filled with legal and ethical considerations. This course provides lawyers with a step-by-step guide on how to transition smoothly while complying with the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Drawing from real-world experiences, case law, and ABA Formal Opinions, this session covers critical pre-departure considerations, client communication strategies, ethical obligations, and risk mitigation techniques. Participants will learn how to protect themselves, their clients, and their professional reputation when making a career transition.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify key ethical rules governing lawyer departures, including ABA Model Rules 1.9, 1.10, 1.7, and 5.6.
  2. Develop a plan for ethically notifying clients and transitioning matters to ensure compliance with professional conduct standards.
  3. Recognize the legal and ethical risks associated with lawyer departures, including potential disciplinary actions and reputational consequences.
  4. Implement best practices for returning client files, safeguarding confidentiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest when transitioning to a new firm.
  5. Navigate practical challenges in firm departures, including employment agreements, client communication, and mitigating legal risks.

Credits


Alabama

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Alaska

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved

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

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
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 Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 3333


California

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 20536


Colorado

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: SPROUT


Connecticut

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved


Delaware

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Florida

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 1052222


Georgia

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 8722


Hawaii

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Idaho

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Illinois

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: SPR0001


Indiana

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 111648


Iowa

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Kansas

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 7925


Kentucky

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 9640


Louisiana

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 4354


Maine

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 2593


Maryland

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Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Massachusetts

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Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Michigan

General

Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Minnesota

General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 0012487


Mississippi

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Missouri

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 150036


Montana

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 5420


Nebraska

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Nevada

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 55391


New Hampshire

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved

NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. The provider believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may quality for 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. New Hampshire attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.


New Jersey

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3332


New Mexico

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


New York

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved


North Carolina

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Expiration: Live Webcast
Expires: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 9370


North Dakota

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved


Ohio

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 19607


Oklahoma

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 4528


Oregon

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Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Pennsylvania

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 12497


Rhode Island

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Expires: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 00959


South Carolina

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: SPROU


South Dakota

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South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Tennessee

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Texas

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: A17672


Utah

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Vermont

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Virginia

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Washington

Law & Legal Procedure

Credit Type: Law & Legal Procedure
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 9903940


West Virginia

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Wisconsin

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Wyoming

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 06/10/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation



Faculty

Paige Sparks, Founder's Profile

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Sparks Legal


Paige Sparks is a dedicated attorney serving the greater St. Louis area, specializing in employment litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury law. A graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law, she has been practicing since 2019 and is licensed in Missouri. In recognition of her professional achievements, Paige was selected to the Rising Stars list in 2023 and 2024.  Beyond her legal practice, Paige is passionate about educating the public on legal matters. She shares practical legal advice and debunks common myths through her social media presence, particularly on TikTok, where she is known as "LawyerPaige." Her engaging content has attracted millions of followers, offering accessible legal information to a broad audience.