Co-produced with the State Bar of Wisconsin Professional Ethics Committee

Sound judgment, solid footing

Every year brings new ethical challenges, and 2025 is no exception. From shifting roles to unexpected client conduct, lawyers must be prepared to make decisions that are not only strategic but ethically sound. Legal Ethics 2025 delivers a comprehensive, Wisconsin-focused update on the most pressing issues in professional responsibility today. It’s your chance to ask questions about your ethical duties and to review the implications of your actions when working with clients.

Gray area guidance

What happens when your dedication to clients comes at a personal cost? Our panel will explore the ethical implications of situations where professional duty meets personal risk, shifting relationships, or blurred roles. You’ll get the latest guidance from recent Wisconsin and American Bar Association (ABA) ethics opinions, plus practical insights on how they apply in your day-to-day work.

Learn how to approach complex dilemmas like:

• Acting as both advocate and witness in a client matter
• Knowing when and how to withdraw from a difficult representation under SCR 20:1.6(b)(1)
• Responding when a client commits a crime against you or someone close to you
• Managing firm transitions and practicing across employers

Legal Ethics 2025 provides the clarity you need to take the wisest course of action in sticky situations.

Co-produced with the State Bar of Wisconsin Professional Ethics Committee

Sound judgment, solid footing

Every year brings new ethical challenges, and 2025 is no exception. From shifting roles to unexpected client conduct, lawyers must be prepared to make decisions that are not only strategic but ethically sound. Legal Ethics 2025 delivers a comprehensive, Wisconsin-focused update on the most pressing issues in professional responsibility today. It’s your chance to ask questions about your ethical duties and to review the implications of your actions when working with clients.

Gray area guidance

What happens when your dedication to clients comes at a personal cost? Our panel will explore the ethical implications of situations where professional duty meets personal risk, shifting relationships, or blurred roles. You’ll get the latest guidance from recent Wisconsin and American Bar Association (ABA) ethics opinions, plus practical insights on how they apply in your day-to-day work.