In Representing the Difficult Client: Ethical Considerations for All Attorneys (2732), Steve Bennett tackles this thorny issue. Topics covered include identifying the difficult client; managing expectations; withdrawal methods; and risk management techniques, in this new web cast on September 26, 2017.
In Ethics and Cybersecurity: A Lawyer’s Professional Obligations under New ABA Formal Opinion 477R, Opinion 99-413, and the ABA Model Rules (2739), David Zetoony covers the attorney’s ethical considerations including requirements under ABA Model Rule 1.1, Model Rule 1.6(c), new ABA Formal Opinion 477R, and ABA Formal Opinion 99-413, Protecting the Confidentiality of Unencrypted E-Mail (1999), in this new web cast on October 5, 2017.
In Ethics Considerations for Lawyers regarding Technology and Trial (2710), available on demand, Steve Bennett, Park Jensen Bennett LLP, discusses topics such as privilege protection; e-discovery; contact with jurors; and comments on trial proceedings.
December 19, 2017
Click HERE to sign up!
Click HERE for the on demand version.
In Positive Steps to Increase Gender Diversity and Eliminate Bias in the Legal Profession (2721), Andrea S. Kramer, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Alton B. Harris, Nixon Peabody LLP, reference ABA Model Rule 8.4(g) and state bar rules, in this new web cast on December 5, 2017. The program covers how gender stereotypes and biases adversely affect diversity, inclusion, and career opportunities for women attorneys, and offers tips and strategies for corporate legal departments and law firms to eliminate such bias.
In Mental Health, Competence, Substance Abuse and Addiction in the Legal Profession: A Focus on Gender Distinctions (2726), Joan Bibelhausen, Esq., discusses these gender differences and how to recognize problems, reach out to offer help and the resources that are available for men and women in the legal profession in this new web cast on December 14, 2017.
In every practice area attorneys encounter situations that can be rife with ethical pitfalls. If you have experienced such a situation or have been approached by a colleague, what was the dilemma? How would you suggest it be handled?
Contact us at customer.care@legalethicsinstute.com.
