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Introductory Lessons on Ethics and Civility 2013

- Location -
The New Yorker Hotel
481 Eighth Avenue @ 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-0719

Can’t attend in person? The program at this location is also available via simultaneous live webcast option. 
Newly admitted attorneys (less than twenty-four months) must attend the program in person 
to receive New York MCLE credit.

This program carries 4.0 MCLE credits in Ethics.

Description

A 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.

Agenda

8:30 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
                                                              - The Uncivil Adversary
                                                              - Civility vs. Aggressiveness
                                                              - Law Firm Civility Issues

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

New York Faculty: Vincent J. Syracuse, Esq., Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, New York, NY, Overall Program Planning Chair and New York City Chair, Mark C. Zauderer, Esq., Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP, New York, NY * Hal R. Lieberman, Esq., Hinshaw & Culbertson LL, New York, NY * Jamie B. W. Stecher, Esq., Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, New York, NY * Jeremy R. Feinberg, Esq., Office of Court Administration, New York, NY * Victor J. Rocco, Esq., Hafetz Necheles & Rocco, New York, NY * Hon. Barbara R. Kapnick, Supreme Court New York County, New York, NY.

COURSE MATERIALS FOR NYSBA CLE PROGRAMS ARE NOW DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY!

All program materials are distributed exclusively online in searchable PDF format, allowing attendees more flexibility in storing this information and allowing you to copy and paste relevant portions of the materials for specific use in your practice.  A CLE NotePad © (paper) will be provided to all attendees at the live program site.  The CLE NotePad © includes lined pages for taking notes on each topic, as well as any PowerPoint presentations submitted prior to printing.

Prior to a scheduled program date, all registrants will receive an email message containing a hyperlink that when clicked will provide you with access to the complete course materials in a searchable PDF format which can be downloaded to your computer using the “Save As” option under your “File” tab. Printing the complete materials is not required for attending the program. Online materials are updated periodically to reflect last minute submissions from program faculty, guaranteeing that you will always have the latest version of the materials.

Traditional printed course books may be ordered at the program site for a discounted price and will be shipped subsequent to the program date.

Directions

The last day to pre-register online was April 25, 2013.

Members, please login to get member discounts.

Seminar
NYC-Registration	$140.00
Webcast Registration	$140.00

Seminar
NYC-Registration	$240.00
Webcast Registration	$240.00

Seminar
NYC-Registration	$50.00

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.