HOW TO AVOID COSTLY ETHICS MISTAKES DURING TRANSITIONS
In-Person Replay Seminar
ITEM #:  1531442002   |   EVENT CODE:  291408
MEMBER PRICE
$155.00
STANDARD PRICE
$175.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

MINNEAPOLIS

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

2:00 PM - 5:15 PM   |   Check-In:  1:30 PM

Minnesota CLE Conference Center

600 Nicollet Mall # 370

3rd Floor, City Center

Minneapolis, MN 55402

See Dates & Locations tab for important seminar delivery method information.

How to Avoid Costly Ethics Mistakes During Transitions

At this seminar you will:

  • Receive guidance on the proper steps to take when terminating representation
  • Get real-world advice on managing the ethical obligations of the attorney and firm when a lawyer changes firms
  • Find out what to do when retiring or taking another life step that does not include practicing law
  • Get expert advice for fulfilling your professional responsibility upon illness or incapacity
  • Learn what plans you should have in place for emergencies or disasters that affect your practice

Schedule times below are for the live seminar. Please refer to DATES & LOCATIONS for individual replay start times.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN   -or-   JOIN ONLINE

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Ethical Obligations When Terminating Representation
When a representation ends, several ethics rules are implicated. This session will provide guidance on the proper steps to take when terminating representation, including resolving fees, releasing files, getting permission from the court, communicating with the client, giving notice to others and documenting your file.
– Corinne G. Ivanca


9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Ethical Obligations the Attorney and Firm Have When a Lawyer Changes Firms
A panel of practitioners provide real-world advice on managing the attorney’s and firm’s obligations to each other and their clients when a firm and an attorney part ways.
– Susan M. Humiston (moderator)


10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK


10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Ethical Obligations When Leaving Practice
Find out what to do when retiring, taking a sabbatical or personal leave, assuming public office, or taking another life step that does not include practicing law.
– Binh T. Tuong


11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Ethical Obligations Upon an Attorney’s Illness or Incapacity
Get expert advice for fulfilling your professional responsibility when an attorney’s ability to practice law changes. The discussion includes whether the person is going to continue working, a plan for handing over files, assessment if there is a possibility an attorney was working while impaired, disclosure and reporting if there is an issue.
– Joan Bibelhausen
– Binh T. Tuong


11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ethical Obligations After an Emergency or Disaster
Know what plans you should have in place for worst case scenarios – natural disaster, violence in court or at the office, a cybersecurity incident, flooding, fire, theft or other loss or disruption affecting your practice.
– Susan M. Humiston

IN-PERSON LIVE PRESENTATION – No longer available. See live webcast option.
Monday, March 16, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

LIVE WEBCAST
Monday, March 16, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Attend online

IN-PERSON REPLAYS
Schedule times for replays may differ from those for the live program. Start times are as indicated below. Please register at least one week in advance to secure your copy of the course materials on the day of the seminar.

Minneapolis – 3/30/20 (Check-In 8:30; Replay 9:00) – Cancelled
Minneapolis – 4/14/20 (Check-In 8:30; Replay 9:00) – Cancelled
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street and Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center

In-Person Live:  $155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 standard rate
In-Person Replay:  $155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 standard rate
Live Webcast:  $175

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 3.0 ethics credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 3.0 credits.

MEMBER PRICE
$155.00
STANDARD PRICE
$175.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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