Conflict of Interest Rules – Not So Simple
The ethical rules regarding conflicts of interest may appear deceptively simple. However, there are numerous situations that may arise where they can be very complicated or deceptive. Or there could be an exception to the conflicts rule or a way to work around it with a well-crafted consent.
Practice Points on Ethical Conflicts of Interest
In this CLE, ethics expert & Professor of Legal Ethics Cari Sheehan will provide practical guidance on specific ethical situations that arise in your daily practice.
5 Step Checklist for Analyzing Conflicts of Interest
Cari will mainly discuss the ethical framework regarding conflicts of interest, practical steps to avoid conflicts of interest and specific scenarios in your legal practice where conflicts occur. The steps to conflicts of interest resolution discussed: (1) identifying if it’s a current, former or prospective client, (2) analyzing whether a conflict exists, (3) determining if the conflict is consentable, (4) obtaining informed consent, and (5) remedies if the conflict is not resolved. To access the course please click here: Practical Steps to Avoid Conflicts of Interest.
Additional Ethical CLE Topics:
* Joint representation
* The informed disclosure that is required
* Simultaneous representation in unrelated matters
* The material limitation standard
* Prior work conflicts
* Informed consent
* Injunctive relief
* Disqualification
* Fee forfeiture
* Former clients
* Imputed conflicts
* Utilizing a firm-wide database
* Creating ethical walls/screens
* ABA Model Rules implicated: 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10 1.11 & 1.13
Cari Sheehan – Ethics Expert & Professor of Legal Ethics
With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, Cari Sheehan serves as the Taft Law’s Assistant General Counsel. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics with the IU Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis where she teaches courses in Business Law and Ethics.
This CLE course is offered in the following states:
* Alaska (AK)
* Alabama (AL)
* Arizona (AZ)
* California (CA)
* Connecticut (CT)
* District of Columbia (DC)
* Illinois (IL)
* Maryland (MD)
* Massachusetts (MA)
* Michigan (MI)
* Missouri (MO)
* New Hampshire (NH)
* New Jersey (NJ)
* New York (NY)
* North Dakota (ND)
* Ohio (OH)
* Oregon (OR)
* Pennsylvania (PA)
* South Dakota (SD)
* Tennessee (TN)
* Vermont (VT)
* Washington (WA)
California CLE
Attorney Credits offers CLE for attorneys in California and around the country. For more information about CLE in California please click the following link: CA CLE.