There Is No 'U' In Lawyer: Avoiding Personal Conflicts of Interest
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In the world of legal ethics, the most dangerous person in the room is often the one staring back at you in the mirror. While we spend a lot of time worrying about representing rival corporations, the most common (and most absurd) disciplinary disasters happen when a lawyer's own personal interests -- whether they be financial, ego-driven, or just plain weird -- get in the way of their duty to the client.

In this fast-paced and witty one-hour session, legal humorist Sean Carter uses humorous case studies to emphasize the requirements of Rule 1.7(a)(2) and specific prohibits of Rule 1.8. In doing so, he will demonstrate how the Model Rules of Professional Conduct are designed to keep the "U" out of "Lawyer."

Keeping A.I. Honest: Reducing A.I. Hallucinations in Legal Research
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

Generative A.I. is fast, persuasive, and increasingly embedded in legal work. It can also produce answers that are polished, professional, and completely false. For lawyers trained to rely on authoritative language, this creates a unique risk: trusting output that sounds right but isn't. This program explains how and why A.I. "hallucinates," and why lawyers are especially vulnerable to being misled by confident, well-structured nonsense.

In this practical, engaging one-hour program, participants learn how to reduce hallucination risk through smarter prompting, simple verification techniques, and better judgment about when and how A.I. should be used. The focus is on real legal workflows, not technical jargon or abstract rules. Attendees leave with tools to make A.I. a powerful assistant rather than a confidently wrong co-counsel.

The 2026 Fantasy Supreme Court League
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

Step right up to participate in the Fantasy Supreme Court League. In this unique presentation, Sean Carter humorously recaps the significant cases of the most recent term. After receiving the facts of each case, you will compete with lawyers from across the country by attempting to remember (or guess) the outcome and "vote spread" of each case.

Ghost-Busted: Why Prompt Client Communication is Not Optional
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In the legal profession, "ghosting" is more serious than a mere dating faux pas. It is the leading cause of career-ending disciplinary action. In this program, you will see how a simple failure to call a client back often triggers a "death spiral" of deception that results in the professional ruin for lawyers who attempt to "exorcise" their lack of communication by fabricating summonses, creating fake assistants and even forging judicial orders.

Join Sean Carter for a granular (yet, humorous) look at Rule 1.4 as he demonstrates that you should be very "scared of (becoming) no ghost." Because when it comes to prompt client communication, the truth won't just set you free. It will keep you from being "Ghost-Busted" by the bar.

Trouble Is Brewing: The Steep Price of Spilling Client Tea
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In an era of viral storytelling and professional oversharing, the line between harmless anecdotes and career-ending ethics violations has never been thinner. Join us for an immersive, high-stakes exploration of breaching confidentiality and the modern traps that catch even the most cautious practitioners.

From Tribbles to Trials: Tackling Litigation Using A.I.
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

This engaging and practical workshop will guide you through real-world applications of A.I., from streamlining discovery processes to crafting persuasive arguments and enhancing case strategy. Using the iconic humor and insights you've come to expect, this session will demonstrate how to save time, increase efficiency, and achieve better outcomes for your clients - all while tackling the tribbles of modern legal practice.

Whether you're a seasoned litigator or just beginning to explore the potential of AI, this session will provide the tools and inspiration to boldly litigate where no lawyer has gone before!

A Nightmare on Ethics Street: Don't Fall Asleep on Your Ethical Obligations
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

Acclaimed humorist Sean Carter is back with all new tales of real-life ethical nightmares. In this fun (and sometimes, frightening) webinar, Carter draws upon recent disciplinary cases to demonstrate the ethical danger for attorneys who fall asleep on their ethical obligations.

Hard Ball vs. Foul Play: The Ethical Limits of Zealous Advocacy
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

Lawyers are expected to play hard for their clients, but they still have to play fair. In this entertaining and practical program, legal humorist Sean Carter uses a baseball-themed approach to explore the ethical limits of zealous advocacy, from aggressive discovery and hard-nosed negotiation to threats, deception, retaliation, attacks on judges, and vexatious litigation. Through real-world cases, attendees will learn how to recognize when legitimate hardball crosses the line into foul play and how to stay firmly inside the ethical strike zone.

Keep the Law in Lawyer: The Importance of Knowing AND Following the Law
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

While lawyers are trained to advocate for others, they often find themselves at the center of the controversy when their own personal conduct crosses the line from "eccentric" to criminal. In this one-hour program, legal humorist Sean Carter examines the general categories of criminality that most frequently ensnare members of the bar. From the seemingly trivial world of petty larceny and shoplifting to the complex web of administrative fraud and government-targeted scams, this session provides a sobering look at how the ethics rules apply to a lawyer's life outside the courtroom. Using real-world examples of "lawpsided" behavior, the program explores why the disciplinary system often imposes harsher penalties than the criminal justice system and how a single lapse in judgment, whether on a city street corner or at a grocery store self-checkout, can permanently alter a lawyer's career.

The 2026 Ethy Awards
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

Each year, Hollywood celebrates the best performances in motion pictures at the Oscars. Well, in this program, we note the worst ethics violations in the legal profession at the Ethys. Humorist Sean Carter will host the festivities and announce the award winners in such categories as: Worst Original Excuse, Best Courtroom Outburst, Most Creative Billing, Least Competent, and much more. In the process of recapping some of the most egregious instances of unethical behavior, Mr. Carter will demonstrate how the rest of us can avoid more common ethical violations.

The Final Transaction: Hands-On A.I. Training for the Transactional Lawyer
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

The Final Transaction is a three-hour interactive mission for transactional attorneys ready to explore strange new tech…to seek out smarter workflows and faster closings…to boldly draft where no lawyer has drafted before! Join this hands-on voyage through the galaxy of A.I. tools that can turbocharge your due diligence, supercharge your negotiations, and draft contracts at warp speed. You'll get practical demonstrations, real-life applications, and enough tips and tricks to make even the most skeptical lawyer say, "Make it so." Engage your inner legal tech captain and prepare for a practice-transforming experience.

Barely Competent = Fully Disbarred: Doing the Bare Minimum Leads to Maximum Exposure
Presented by: Legal Humorist Sean Carter

In a profession obsessed with prestige, it's easy to focus on the tailored suit and the mahogany desk while neglecting the actual engine of the practice. But as many a disciplined attorney has discovered, looking the part is only half the battle; and it's the half that doesn't keep you from losing your license. In this hilarious yet sobering webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter explores the mathematical certainty that "barely competent" behavior eventually equals "fully disbarred" results.

Using humor, Sean deconstructs Rule 1.1 into its four essential pillars: (1) Knowledge, (2) Skill, (3) Thoroughness, and (4) Preparation. Through a rapid-fire review of real-world disciplinary files, this program serves as a critical reminder that while the state bars set the minimum standard for entry, the disciplinary boards have a very different definition of "adequate."

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