Introductory Lessons on Ethics and Civility 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
- Location - This program carries 4.0 MCLE credits in Ethics. DescriptionA sound ethical compass and a civil and professional demeanor are the hallmarks of successful and respected attorneys in all areas of practice. This four hour program will provide attendees with an update on developments in the law in the area of attorney ethics, including the most recent case law. The rules of civility will be discussed, with emphasis on practical pointers for dealing with the uncivil adversary and civility issues within the law firm. The program concludes with a discussion of real life hypotheticals by a panel of distinguished practitioners and jurists which is certain to benefit attorneys in all substantive areas of practice. Don't miss this opportunity to obtain 4 MCLE Ethics credits at this lively and thought-provoking program, which is annually one of NYSBA's best attended CLE seminars. Agenda8:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m. REGISTRATION (outside of meeting room) 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 9:10 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. I. WHAT’S NEW For 2013 on ETHICS? 9:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. II. CIVILITY IN EVERYDAY LAWYERING: WHAT ARE THE BASIC LESSONS TO BE LEARNED?
- The Civility Rules 10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. BREAK 10:40 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. III. COLLOQUIUM ON ETHICS AND CIVILITY - Hypothetical Fact Patterns to Address Everyday Civility and Ethical Issues 12:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 4.0 ETHICS CREDITS Albany Faculty: Scott N. Fein, Esq., Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Albany, NY, Albany Program Chair * Robert Schofield, Esq., Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Albany, NY * Bruce Feldman, Esq., Office Of The Attorney General, Albany, NY * E. Stewart Jones, Esq., E. Stewart Jones Law Firm, PLLC, Troy, NY * Michael J. Murphy, Esq., Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C., Albany, NY * Hon. Mae D’Agostino, US District Court Northern District, Albany, NY. DirectionsFrom the South/West Take Thruway to Exit 24 - Northway (I-87) Take the Northway (I-87 North) to Exit 6 Make left on to Rt. 7 (Troy-Schenectady Road) Follow approximately 2-3 miles, until you see Wendy's on your left Turn left at Wendy's onto British-American Blvd. Follow for ¼ mile to Cornell Road Make a Right onto Cornell NYS Nurses Association is 3rd driveway on right, before the cul-de-sac From the North Take the Northway (I-87) to Exit 6 Turn right onto Rt. 7 (Troy-Schenectady Road) Follow approximately 2-3 miles, until you see Wendy's on your left Turn left at Wendy's British-American Blvd. Follow for ¼ mile to Cornell Road Make a Right onto Cornell NYS Nurses Association is 3rd driveway on right, before the cul-de-sac From the East 1-90 to the end - follow signs to I-87 North Take Exit 6 Turn left onto Rt. 7 (Troy-Schenectady Road) Follow approximately 2-3 miles, until you see Wendy's on your left Turn left at Wendy's British-American Blvd. Follow for ¼ mile to Cornell Road Make a Right onto Cornell NYS Nurses Association is 3rd driveway on right, before the cul-de-sac PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON CORNELL ROAD, GRASSY AREAS OR IN EMERGENCY ZONES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING.The last day to pre-register online was April 11, 2013. Members, please login to get member discounts.
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