Have you ever been frustrated when litigating a case or negotiating a transaction because opposing counsel seems intent on thwarting your every move”? Then join NYCLA’s Task Force on Professionalism to learn tips and techniques for dealing with difficult counsel. Civility in and out of the courtroom has never been more important, given the challenges of practicing in the legal profession in the current economic environment. A distinguished panel with members from private practice, the judiciary and the disciplinary bar will provide their different perspectives on civility in the legal profession, and tips for how to deal with less than civil colleagues in an ethical and professional manner.” Understand what is and is not permissible conduct under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Learn how to recognize the types of lawyers that can be classified as “difficult” — from bullies to unprepared counsel to attorneys who seek to delay or bury with motion paper, to name a few. While litigation or negotiations may be adversarial by their very nature, that doesn’t mean that professionalism can be compromised under the guise of “zealous representation.”
Program Co-sponsor: NYCLA’s Task Force on Professionalism Moderator: Todd Duffy, Duffy Amedeo LLP Faculty: Hon. Barbara Kapnick, Appellate Division, First Department; S. Jason Teele, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Naomi F. Goldstein, Disciplinary Committee
1.5 NY CLE Credits; 1.5 Ethics
All Programs include 1 Affirmation and 1 Evaluation Form, and Course Materials.
To receive CLE credit for a program in Online Video Format:
Online Videos contain CLE codes that you must type into a supplied online affirmation form. Submit the online affirmation to the NYCLA CLE Institute to be issued a CLE certificate. We recommend that you watch the video as soon as possible.
We can only issue CLE credit if the law is still current.
Course Materials: You can download course materials on the Online Video webpage.
