Tuesday, January 28, 2014 

In this program a panel of experts will engage in a moderated discussion of the benefits and detriments of attorney advertising on the internet. They will explore the implications of such advertising in social media, websites and also traditional advertising, and compare and contrast the ethical considerations in each area. This program will address the questions you have had, or should have, when using the internet for promotion of your practice.
Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Gray Areas: Navigating Ethical Problems Faced by Small Firm and Solo Practitioners

October 30, 2013
4:00 – 6:00pm | MCLE Program
6:00 – 7:00pm | Reception

Pearl @ The Webb
76 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(Metered on-street parking or local parking ramps/lots available)

2.0 MCLE Credits in Ethics and Professionalism
Applicable for both experienced and newly-admitted attorneys

Co-sponsored by:
Minority Bar Association of Western New York   NYSBA General Practice Section

Register Today!

Program Description:

It’s the start to the question every attorney alternately welcomes and dreads: “What do you do when a client comes to you and … ?”  Ah, yes:  the ethical dilemma.  They’re always interesting to ponder in theory, but when you’re actually faced with a genuinely thorny problem, what are you supposed to do?  Solo and small firm practitioners as well as recent graduates and newly admitted attorneys don’t necessarily face the same ethical issues as their larger firm counterparts, nor do they have the luxury of consulting with senior counsel or a large network of colleagues to seek advice.   Solo practitioners often have to navigate ethical minefields on their own, using their best judgment, which despite their best efforts, may lead to greater problems.

Attorneys are required to take courses on ethics, but some courses are more relevant than others.  NYSBA and MBAWNY are proud to present a lively and informative program specifically tailored to the independent lawyer practicing in Western New York, with practical tips, audiovisual aids and suggestions from three well-respected attorneys with a vast amount of knowledge and experience in these matters.  The insights you will receive during the entertaining program should help you navigate the oft-times tricky area of knowing what your ethical duties and responsibilities are, both to your clients as well as to your profession.

Speakers:

Vincent E. Doyle, III -  Partner, Connors & Vilardo, LLP; Past President of NYSBA
Hon. Samuel L. Green - Senior Associate Justice (ret.), New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Roderick Quebral -  Principal Counsel, Attorney Grievance Committee, Eighth Judicial District

Cost:
Member price: $35
Members of the General Practice Section or the MBAWNY
All other attorneys: $55*
Student: $20

Register Online

Or register by calling the State Bar Service Center during business hours at 800-582-2452 and mention event code GENOC13.

* SPECIAL OFFER for current NYSBA members who are not members of the General Practice Section: Receive a year of membership in the GP Section FREE with registration (a $25 value). Your free membership will be processed automatically following the program date. Membership will be valid through 12/31/2014, provided current NYSBA membership.

Questions? Contact GeneralPractice@nysba.org.

For more information about the NYSBA General Practice Section, visit www.nysba.org/GP | For more information about the Minority Bar Association of Western New York, visit www.minoritybar.org.

MCLE Ethics Program
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Networking Reception
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
3.0 MCLE Ethics Credits

CLE Webcast and Live Program

Co-sponsored by the General Practice Section, the Law Practice Management Committee and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education

Blogging 101
Social Media Marketing and Mentoring - Ethical and Practical Considerations

Learn more about the basics of blogging and the practical and ethical considerations surrounding social media marketing for lawyers.

 

Program Agenda

4:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Welcome and Introductions - Section and Program Chairs

4:10 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Basics of Blogging (1.0 credit)

5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Break

5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Practical and Ethical Considerationsof OnlineSocial Media Marketing and Blogging  (1.5 credits)

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Panel/Best Practices (0.5 credits)

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Networking Reception sponsored by the General Practice Section

Program Chair

Paige E. Zandri, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
New York, New York

Program Faculty

Leonard E. Sienko, Jr., Esq.
The Sienko Law Office
Hancock, NY
Steven C. Bennett, Esq.
Jones Day
New York, NY
Barbara Beauchamp
New York State Bar Association

Pre-registration is required.

If you are in the NYC area, attend in person. The General Practice Section and LPM Committee are sponsored a networking reception following the program.

This program is approved for all attorneys including those newly admitted. Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to attend in person as they cannot receive MCLE credit for their participation in CLE webcasts/webconferences.

The special NYSBA General Practice Section member rate is $50. If you would like to join the New York State Bar Association, visit www.nysba.org/Membership.

To learn more about upcoming Law Practice Management programs, visit www.nysba.org/LPM.

If you pre-register for the CLE Webcast, you will be able to view the program video online and email questions during the live program. All registrants will have access to the program archive for over a year. Registrants will be able to go back and review excerpts on demand.

Be advised that during the webcast, program verification codes will be displayed on the screen and announced. In order to receive MCLE credit, you will need to print the MCLE Attestation Form and write down the program codes. You will receive your MCLE certificate via email. Please be sure to provide your email address when registering.

In the event that you miss any portion of the program, the archive will be posted online. All pre-registered CLE webcast registrants will have access to the online archive file. You will be able to view the archive online, on-demand at your leisure.

Please note: Newly admitted attorneys may not receive MCLE credit for their participation in CLE Webcasts.