Speak Carefully, Listen Closely: Ethical Communication and Confidentiality 2025

Teri Sherman and Paige Willan will present a Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) CLE, “Speak Carefully, Listen Closely: Ethical Communication and Confidentiality 2025.” 

Understanding Rules 1.4 and 1.6 in the Attorney-Client Relationship

Clear communication and confidentiality are cornerstones of every strong attorney-client relationship—but are you fully up to date on your ethical duties under Rules 1.4 and 1.6 of the Rules of Professional Conduct?

In this essential ethics CLE, we’ll take a practical and in-depth look at:

• Rule 1.4 – Communication: What are your obligations to inform, consult, and advise? Learn how to avoid common communication pitfalls and how to maintain responsiveness and clarity throughout representation.
• Rule 1.6 – Confidentiality of Information: From traditional client secrets to modern data protection, understand what you must (and must not) disclose—and when exceptions may apply.

You’ll explore how these two rules interact in real-world scenarios, and explore case law, in this interactive program.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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