Brick and Mortar No More: Ethical Issues with Multi-Jurisdictional Lawyering

June 11th at 12:00 PM Central

As the practice of law has increasingly shifted from being location-based, where the work or client is located becomes the focus. Understanding the Rules of Professional Conduct when working in a multitude of jurisdictions becomes critical to ensure you are in compliance. Micah Buchdahl, founder and president of HTMLawyers, Inc., shares his expertise as to how you can navigate the challenges of virtual law practices and multi-jurisdictional lawyering.  Learn about proposed changes to Rule 5.5 and responses from states and organizations. Kate Gould, Attorney Protective Risk Management Consultant, will join him to discuss recent opinions to help you maximize the versatility of your license.    

Out of Office: The Ethics of Leaving Your Practice

August 20th at 12:00 PM Central

If you are planning a vacation or thinking about closing your practice, don’t miss this webinar. Before catching a plane or winding down your legal career for good, ensure that you comply with your ethical obligations when you temporarily or permanently leave your practice. This webinar will cover the applicable Model Rules of Professional Conduct related to planning for a temporary absence from office and considerations when planning your retirement.  Join Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorneys, Erin McCartney, J.D., and Kate Gould, J.D., as they discuss best practices to avoid ethics violations when you are out of office. 

Risky
Business: Avoiding Malpractice Claims Through Effective Risk Management

September 10th at 12:00 PM Central

Sometimes, it is easier to learn what to do by examining what not to do.  Exploring the nuances of recent trends in malpractice cases can be a helpful tool to guard against claims in your practice.  Speakers, Matthew Marrone, Esq. and Seth Laver, Esq., Partners of Goldberg Segalla LLP, will present recent case studies of the professional malpractice claims they defend to teach attendees best practices to limit their malpractice exposure.  In this informative webinar, Mr. Marrone and Mr. Laver will discuss how to avoid potential ethical pitfalls by offering the risk management tips and tools you need to be an effective advocate.   

To Infinity and Beyond: Using AI in Your Practice

October 22nd at 12:00 PM Central

These days, you can’t pick up a legal journal or receive an e-newsletter that doesn’t have an AI article. Whether you willingly embrace the idea of incorporating AI in your practice or are reluctantly considering it, your ethical obligation to understand it remains the same.  Speakers Joe Salvati, CEO of Arcuity ai, Inc., and Erin McCartney, J.D., AVP of Risk Management and Marketing at Attorney Protective, discuss how to effectively and ethically use AI in the legal context and how to avoid the risks related to its use. Lawyers of all ages and practice areas will benefit from a broad overview of this trending topic.   

Social Climber:
Learning How to Ethically Use Social Media

November 19nd at 12:00 PM Central

that all attorney must pursue. Understanding how to ethically advertise via social media platforms and communicate with clients is now crucial to the legal practice. From knowing how to preserve digital evidence to researching potential jurors on social media, today’s practitioner is faced with serious ethical implications if they do not properly navigate the pitfalls of using social media.  Join speakers, Hilary P. Gerzhoy, Partner at HWG, LLP, Vice Chair of the firm’s Legal Ethics and Malpractice Group, and Vice Chair of the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee and Kate Gould, Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorney, to discuss this ever-evolving topic and obtain key takeaways for your practice.