Reuter Corbett’s Troy Wood Featured in National Justia Webinar on Legal Ethics and Client Communication
Clear communication is one of the cornerstones of ethical legal practice. It is also one of the most common sources of bar complaints and malpractice claims when it breaks down.
That is why Reuter Corbett is proud to share that attorney Troy J. Wood, who leads the firm’s Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics practice, recently served as a featured speaker in the national Justia webinar, “Say What? Ethical Obligations and Avoiding Missteps in Client Communication.” The one-hour program brought together experienced legal ethics practitioners to discuss lawyers’ ethical obligations under ABA Model Rule 1.4 and practical strategies for strengthening attorney-client communication.
A National Conversation on Legal Ethics
Presented through Justia Connect, the webinar explored one of the most fundamental duties attorneys owe their clients: the obligation to communicate.
Topics included:
- The ethical requirements of ABA Model Rule 1.4 and related professional responsibility rules.
- Common communication mistakes that can lead to disciplinary complaints.
- Best practices for documenting client communications and informed consent.
- Communication challenges involving difficult clients, multiple-client representations, and attorney transitions.
- The growing ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence and client disclosure obligations.
- Practical risk-management strategies attorneys can implement immediately.
Drawing on decades of experience in attorney regulation and legal ethics, Troy shared practical guidance for helping lawyers navigate these issues while building stronger relationships with clients and reducing professional risk.
About Troy Wood
Troy Wood serves as Of Counsel at Reuter Corbett LLP, where he leads the firm’s Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics practice.
Before joining the firm, Troy built a distinguished career in lawyer regulation and legal ethics. He previously served as Regulatory Counsel for the Oregon State Bar, overseeing admissions, mandatory continuing legal education, and other regulatory requirements governing the practice of law. He also managed jurisdiction relations for the National Conference of Bar Examiners, helping advance adoption of the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination. Today, Troy regularly advises attorneys and law firms on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and regulatory compliance.
About Justia Connect
The webinar was hosted by Justia Connect, a professional membership community that provides educational programming and resources for lawyers, legal professionals, law students, and others interested in the legal field.
Justia Connect offers several membership levels:
- Justia Connect Public provides free educational resources and legal content for anyone interested in the law.
- Justia Connect Practice is a free membership for attorneys that includes access to webinars, a complimentary Justia Lawyer Directory profile, and additional practice resources.
- Justia Connect Pro expands those benefits by allowing attorneys to earn CLE credit through eligible webinars while enhancing their professional visibility.
Watch the Webinar
Attorneys interested in improving client communication and reducing ethical risk can watch the full presentation through Justia Connect or view the embedded recording from YouTube here.
At Reuter Corbett, we are proud to see Troy recognized as a national voice on legal ethics and professional responsibility. His participation reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to advancing ethical practice and supporting the legal profession through education, thought leadership, and practical guidance.
Watch the webinar here:
- Justia Connect: Say What? Ethical Obligations and Avoiding Missteps in Client Communication
- YouTube recording: Watch on YouTube
