Practicing Law in a Pandemic:
The Ethical Issues with Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 (OnDemand)
Originally held on Friday, April 17, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Please Note:This program will consist of audio-only instruction by the faculty, along with a visual aid presentation.
Program Fee:
$49 for Members | $99 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
CLE Credit:
New York: 1.5 Ethics
New Jersey: 1.5 Professional Responsibility
California: 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Pennsylvania: 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.
Description:
The legal industry has dramatically changed as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic. More and more law firms across the country (and the
world) are instructing attorneys and staff to work from home. For many,
this is a significant change from what daily practice used to look like
and lawyers are being asked to quickly adapt. But as we move to remote
work platforms, the risk of mishandling confidential information and
violating important duties to clients increases. How do you manage the
risks to you, your firm and your client while also keeping up with the
latest rules and opinions? Also, if you are tasked with managing your
firm through this crisis, what immediate and long term steps should you
be taking?
Join us online as two of New York’s leading ethics lawyers team up with
an accomplished privacy law practitioner to spot the issues and suggest
solutions for both private lawyers and in-house counsel who are adapting
to working from home. You’ll receive valuable tips to share with your
legal colleagues, IT and other staff—to reduce the risks as you navigate
this uncertain time.
This program will cover:
- The latest developments in the New York legal community related to COVID-19
- Creating a crisis plan for your practice
- Effective communication with clients and staff
- Handling confidential information and safeguarding client property
- Data privacy and security best practices
- The duties of competence and supervision
- Managing conflicts and client intake remotely
- Practical risk management tips to ensure that issues are addressed quickly as they arise
Click Here to View Program Agenda & Faculty
Program Co-Instructors:
Nicole Hyland, Frankfurt Kurnit Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Litigation Group
Tyler Maulsby, Frankfurt Kurnit Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Litigation Group
James Mariani, Frankfurt Kurnit Privacy Group
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Professional Ethics, Tyler Maulsby, Chair