Anthony E. Davis
Of Counsel | Clyde & Co US LLPIrwin R. Kramer
Managing Partner | Kramer & ConnollyLegal Ethics and Legal Practice: What Every Lawyer Must Know | On-Demand Webinar
Broadcast Date: Monday, November 07, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET)
One of the most critical aspects of the legal profession is to uphold professional responsibility and maintain strict ethical standards. However, new reporting obligations, the remote and hybrid work setup, and the ongoing pandemic have caused dramatic shifts in the legal ethics landscape. With these changes on the horizon, legal professionals are becoming more susceptible to ethical minefields. Thus, to avoid potential risks and sanctions, it is paramount for practitioners to keep abreast with the most pressing issues while maintaining their ethical responsibility and accountability in today’s contemporary legal practice. Listen as a panel of distinguished legal practitioners organized by The Knowledge Group provide the audience with an in-depth discussion of current trends and developments surrounding the ethical practice of law and the unique ethical obligations and challenges facing lawyers today. Speakers will also share insights on how lawyers can strengthen their professional values and offer best compliance strategies to avoid pitfalls.
Key Topics:
- Legal Ethics: Critical Updates and Recent Case Laws
- Ethical Responsibilities of Legal Practitioners
- Compliance Challenges in the Post-Pandemic Era
- Best Risk Mitigation and Compliance Strategies
- What Lies Ahead
Agenda:
SEGMENT 1:
Anthony E. Davis, Of Counsel, Clyde & Co US LLP
- Improving client selection to avoid “dangerous” and “bad” clients
- The meaning of the requirement in the Rules of Professional Conduct of technological competence
SEGMENT 2:
Irwin R. Kramer, Managing Partner, Kramer & Connolly
- Best practices for minimizing risk and preventing grievances
- Use of practice management systems, the elements of effective retainers, knowing when to decline representation and when/how to terminate a difficult client, attorney-client communication and trust account management issues.
Who Should Attend:
- Lawyers
- Legal Assistants
- Paralegals
- Law Clerks
- Law Office Managers
Credit:
Course Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webcast
Prerequisite: None
Course Code: 1410059
NY Category of CLE Credit: Ethics and Professionalism
Total Credits: 2.0 CLE