Words, Risk, and Responsibility: Ethical Communication in Bond Law
Bond lawyers regularly navigate complex conversations requiring professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical leadership—especially when faced with moments like, “What happens when someone says or does this—what do you do?”
Using an Ethical Communication Framework grounded in Intersectional Ethics, participants will work through realistic scenarios and develop practical strategies for managing difficult conversations, responding to inappropriate language in real time, and communicating effectively in high-stakes environments.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply an Ethical Communication Framework to complex workplace and client interactions.
- Respond professionally to inappropriate language while preserving trust, credibility, and relationships.
- Use practical communication strategies to reduce risk and strengthen ethical leadership.
Meet the Speaker
Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, CTS
CEO, Achieve More LLC
About: Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, SHRM-SCP is a nationally recognized, award-winning, executive change leader and CEO of Achieve More LLC. She has advised Association executives, members, boards, volunteers, and teams across 100+ industries, as well as higher education, reaching over 3 million professionals. A Forbes Coaches Council thought leader and practitioner in governance, DEIJ, and ethical leadership, she works with leaders to navigate risk, exercise sound judgment, and strengthen accountability in complex, high-stakes environments. She has also served as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership within the California Lawyers Association.
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