The practice of law often involves high volume, high stakes, and high emotions. These stressful components of practice can create pressures on attorneys to act in ways that amplify hostility in an already adversarial process or perhaps unknowingly run afoul of ethical responsibilities. Join for a review of applicable ethics rules, common missteps that could result in disciplinary action, and tips for tackling incivility day to day from colleagues and clients.Keeping calm and carrying on
Course Content
12:00pm - 12:02pm - Welcome and IntroductionStephen A. MacKenzie, Esq.,
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston
Kelly A. Schwartz, Esq.,
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston
12:02pm - 12:26pm - Highlights from Applicable Rules and Discussion of Ethical Mistakes
Panel
12:26pm - 12:38pm - Neutralizing Hostility from Opposing Counsel or Even Your Own Client
Panel
12:38pm - 12:50pm - Balancing Zealous Advocacy & Civility
Panel
12:50pm - 1:00pm - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Speakers
FacultyStephen A. MacKenzie, Esq.,
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston
Kelly A. Schwartz, Esq.,
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston