General credits: 3.00
Ethics credits: 3.00

November 2008

 

 

 

Program Highlights

 

This is the one you've been waiting for!  No sleep-inducing lectures, no tedious reading of the rules, no trance-like power point presentations… this is the program that will bring you interactive legal theater for your CLE experience! You will not find a more stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable 3 hours of ethics credits anywhere. Our distinguished faculty, each dedicated to furthering professionalism and ethical practices in our legal community and each distinguished in their respective areas of practice, will deliver to you a most interesting and intriguing program which is the culmination of two years of creative work, undertaken on your behalf, by the Professionalism Committee of the CBA. You will be entertained and engaged by our distinguished panel through a carefully crafted series of interactive vignettes that encompass each of the ethical and professional dilemmas that you are bound to face in your day-to-day practice. This program will truly inspire debate and discussions that will show you the way to a more gratifying and rewarding legal practice.  

 

 

Program Description

 

To set the stage and get things rolling, our morning begins with a brief introduction and history of professionalism so that you will realize the impact it has on your legal practice.  Then begins the series of everyday scenarios in the typical life of a lawyer, demonstrating the trials and tribulations involved in your handling of ethical and professional dilemmas.  The most common and most difficult problem areas are covered, including the interaction between lawyers, clients and opposing counsel; bias issues; depositions; mentoring; client and counsel communication; and, of course, courtroom decorum. To wrap-up your morning, you will be shown how professionalism and ethics are distinct concepts and also where they are inextricably intertwined.  The complete package will certainly raise the bar for your practice. 

 

 

 

Introduction and History of Professionalism

Presented by David W. Furgason

 

Everyday Scenarios in the Life of a Lawyer

Handling Ethical and Professional Dilemmas:

- Lawyers, Clients and Opposing Counsel

- Bias Issues

- Depositions

- Mentoring

- Client and Counsel Communication

- Courtroom Decorum

Presented by John T. Baker, Nancy L. Cohen, Mark A. Fogg, David W. Furgason, and Helen C. Shreves

 

Professionalism v. Ethics

When Do You Cross the Line?

Presented by Nancy L. Cohen