Gordon Ramsay doesn't tolerate contaminated food, and you shouldn't tolerate ethical violations. This program explores what lawyers can learn from celebrity chefs about preparation, quality control, and professional standards. Professional legal educator, Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) draws parallels between kitchen excellence and legal practice.
-Master the concept of "mise en place" (everything in its place) to ensure thorough case preparation and maintain competence as required by RPC 1.1 (Competence) and RPC 1.3 (Diligence)
-Identify when to "86" a case or client relationship, applying lessons from menu management to recognize conflicts of interest under RPC 1.7 (Conflict of Interest) and know when withdrawal is required under RPC 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation)
-Develop "taste as you go" communication strategies that keep clients informed throughout representation, fulfilling duties under RPC 1.4 (Communication) and avoiding the malpractice risks of poor client updates
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This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.