Basic Lesson On Ethics And Civility (2016)

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  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 – certain to benefit attorneys in all substantive areas of practice.

Topics to be covered include:

 

• The Civility Rules 

• Civility vs. Aggressiveness

• Law Firm Civility Issues 

• Hypothetical Fact Patterns

Hon. Bernard J. Fried, JAMS (Former Justice, New York County Supreme Court, Commercial Division) 

 

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, New York County Supreme Court

 

Danielle C. Lesser, Partner, Morrison Cohen LLP

 

Hal R. Lieberman, Partner, Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady LLP

 

Victor J. Rocco, Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP 

 

Jamie B. W. Stecher, Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

 

Vincent J. Syracuse, Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

 

Mark C. Zauderer, Partner, Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP