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Who’s Doing the Work? The Ethical Supervision of Staff, Contractors, and Robots – 2026 Spring National Conference – Track II (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Master ethical delegation and supervision — of staff, vendors, and AI — to protect your practice, reduce liability, and stay compliant in today’s modern legal workflows.

2026-04-23 16:00:00

1 hours

Program Details

2026-04-23 16:00:00

Program Details

2026-04-23 16:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2026-04-23 16:00:00

1 hours

Course Overview

Ethical Delegation and Supervision in Modern Legal Practice

2026-04-23 16:00:00

Attorneys will learn to ethically delegate and supervise work performed by staff, vendors, and AI tools. Apply practical strategies to reduce liability and maintain full professional compliance.

Format

CLE Credit

1h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

1

Key topics that will be covered

01
Staff Delegation
Ethical rules for delegating work to associate attorneys and legal assistants.
02
Contractor Oversight
Supervisory considerations when assigning work to outside third-party contractors.
03
AI Supervision
Ethical rules and obligations governing the delegation of work to robots and AI.
04
Ethical Rules
Core professional responsibility rules applicable to all forms of work delegation.
05
Supervisory Obligations
Identifying where an attorney’s supervisory duties begin across all working relationships.
06
Compliance Maintenance
Staying compliant with ethical considerations when delegating substantive legal work.

Program schedule

clock 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Who’s Doing the Work? The Ethical Supervision of Staff, Contractors, and Robots

Attorneys increasingly delegate substantive legal work to associates, paralegals, outside contractors, and AI tools. This session examines the ethical rules governing each relationship, helping practitioners identify where supervisory obligations begin, and how to stay compliant.

Eligible for up to 1.25 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Spring National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Kevin S. KerrKevin S. Kerr
Sara Rose CarrollSara Rose Carroll
Kevin S. Kerr

Kevin S. Kerr

Kerr Robichaux & Carroll

Sara Rose Carroll

Sara Rose Carroll

Kerr Robichaux & Carroll

Kevin S. Kerr

Kevin S. Kerr

Kerr Robichaux & Carroll

Kevin S. Kerr has practiced Social Security Disability law since 2009.

Education & Credentials

He earned his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School and is a member of the Oregon State Bar.

Recognition & Leadership

He is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans on claims for compensation and pension benefits and is a member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates.

Professional Involvement

He has presented at NOSSCR national conferences, including sessions on overcoming res judicata, Step Four practice, and Appeals Council strategy.

Experience

He is a circuit representative for NOSSCR and has appeared in over 3,000 Social Security Administrative Law Judge hearings and has handled hundreds of Federal Court appeals in Oregon, Washington, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Sara Rose Carroll

Sara Rose Carroll

Kerr Robichaux & Carroll

Sara has been a managing partner at Kerr Robichaux & Carroll since 2018.

Education & Credentials

She earned her B.A. in English and Professional Writing from Appalachian State University in 2006 and her Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law in 2011 and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2014. She is a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association and Oregon Women Lawyers.

Recognition & Leadership

She holds accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans on claims for compensation and pension benefits.

Professional Involvement

She's enjoyed presenting at many NOSSCR presentations over the last several years. She hopes you will gather a lot of practical information from this session that you can incorporate into your everyday practice.

Experience

She represents disability claimants at Social Security hearings, where she questions the agency’s vocational and medical experts and holds their testimony to her clients’ documented medical histories.
Kevin S. Kerr

Kevin S. Kerr

Kerr Robichaux & Carroll

Kevin S. Kerr has practiced Social Security Disability law since 2009.

Education & Credentials

He earned his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School and is a member of the Oregon State Bar.

Recognition & Leadership

He is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans on claims for compensation and pension benefits and is a member of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates.

Professional Involvement

He has presented at NOSSCR national conferences, including sessions on overcoming res judicata, Step Four practice, and Appeals Council strategy.

Experience

He is a circuit representative for NOSSCR and has appeared in over 3,000 Social Security Administrative Law Judge hearings and has handled hundreds of Federal Court appeals in Oregon, Washington, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Sara Rose Carroll

Sara Rose Carroll

Kerr Robichaux & Carroll

Sara has been a managing partner at Kerr Robichaux & Carroll since 2018.

Education & Credentials

She earned her B.A. in English and Professional Writing from Appalachian State University in 2006 and her Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law in 2011 and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2014. She is a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association and Oregon Women Lawyers.

Recognition & Leadership

She holds accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans on claims for compensation and pension benefits.

Professional Involvement

She's enjoyed presenting at many NOSSCR presentations over the last several years. She hopes you will gather a lot of practical information from this session that you can incorporate into your everyday practice.

Experience

She represents disability claimants at Social Security hearings, where she questions the agency’s vocational and medical experts and holds their testimony to her clients’ documented medical histories.

Credits by state

AK1.0
AL1.0
AR1.0
AZ1.0
CA1.0
CO1.0
CT1.0
DC
DE1.0
FL1.5
GA1.0
HI1.0
IA1.0
ID1.0
IL1.0
IN1.0
KS1.0
KY1.0
LA1.0
MA1.0
MD1.0
ME1.0
MI1.0
MN1.0
MO1.2
MS1.0
MT1.0
NC1.0
ND1.0
NE1.0
NH60.0
NJ1.0
NM1.0
NV1.0
NY1.0
OH1.0
OK1.0
OR1.0
PA1.0
RI1.0
SC1.0
SD1.0
TN1.0
TX1.0
UT1.0
VA1.0
VT1.0
WA1.0
WI1.0
WV1.2
WY1.0

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Trusted by Legal Professionals

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MCLE Credits

Alabama
Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved
Arkansas
Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Pending
Connecticut
Approved
Delaware
Pending
District of Columbia
No Required
Florida
Approved
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Idaho
Pending
Illinois
Not Eligible
Indiana
Approved
Iowa
Approved
Kansas
Pending
Kentucky
Pending
Louisiana
Pending
Maine
Pending
Maryland
No Required
Massachusetts
No Required
Michigan
No Required
Minnesota
Pending
Mississippi
Pending
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Pending
Nebraska
Pending
Nevada
Approved
New Hampshire
Approved
New Jersey
Approved
New Mexico
Approved
New York
Approved
North Carolina
Pending
North Dakota
Approved
Ohio
Approved
Oklahoma
Pending
Oregon
Approved
Pennsylvania
Approved
Rhode Island
Pending
South Carolina
Pending
South Dakota
No Required
Tennessee
Approved
Texas
Approved
Utah
Approved
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Not Eligible
Washington
Approved
West Virginia
Pending
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Pending

Alabama

Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

Formats

  • Attorneys can earn unlimited “live” credit through live seminars, live webcasts, and co-sponsored locations with MyLAWCLE-Alabama approved programs
  • Attorneys are limited to 6 credits per compliance period of “online” programs through MyLAwCLE On-Demand programs