Legal Ethics

Kent Kauffman is an assistant professor of business law at Indiana University -- Purdue University Fort Wayne. Licensed to practice law in Indiana, he is a member of the American Bar Association and Indiana State Bar Association. In addition, he has been listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" many times. Kauffman graduated from Temple University and The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Erin Elizabeth Rybicki is an associate professor of business law and legal studies at Mercer County Community College. A licensed attorney with over a decade of experience in full-time college teaching, she is an experienced ABA-approved program director and a member of the National Business Education Association. Her research focuses on the business of the global theme park industry and business ethics. Professor Rybicki's greatest career joy comes from teaching and helping students reach their academic and career goals. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University, and master's in education from Widener University Graduate School of Education and a Juris Doctor degree from Delaware Law School. She is expected to receive a Doctor of Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University of New Jersey in spring 2022.

• 1. Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility.2. Paralegals and Their Profession.3. The Unauthorized Practice of Law.4. Confidentiality.5. Conflicts of Interest.6. Advertising and Solicitation.7. Legal Services and Fees. 8. Ethics and Legal Practice.Appendices.Glossary.