Legal practices are projected to continue with hybrid working environments well after the pandemic has passed. While less attention may have been given to ethical implications of remote work when it was thought to be temporary, now it is here to stay and so are some ethical concerns. This panel delves into ethical issues and solutions for distributed workforces practicing from various locations.
The panel addresses recent ethics opinions, focusing on ABA Formal Opinion 495 (“Lawyers Working Remotely”) and ABA Formal Opinion 498 (“Virtual Practice”).
Core ethical tenets of confidentiality, competence, diligence, communication, avoiding the unauthorized practice of law, and supervision are examined, with an eye toward how technology and hybrid workplaces intersect with each of these principles.
The panel addresses recent ethics opinions, focusing on ABA Formal Opinion 495 (“Lawyers Working Remotely”) and ABA Formal Opinion 498 (“Virtual Practice”).
Core ethical tenets of confidentiality, competence, diligence, communication, avoiding the unauthorized practice of law, and supervision are examined, with an eye toward how technology and hybrid workplaces intersect with each of these principles.
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:02 pmProgram introductions
2:02 pm - 2:15 pm
Discussion of Recent Ethics Opinions Focused on Lawyers Working Remotely and Virtual Practices That Directly Affect Practicing in Hybrid Workplaces
David M. Majchrzak,
Klinedinst Law, San Diego
2:15 pm - 2:44pm
How to Mentor, Train, and Propagate a Sense of Office Culture When People Are Not in the Main Office Every Day; Thinking Through Messaging, Engagement and Supervision
Stacey A.L. Best, Esq.,
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP)., Boston
Jayne R. Reardon,
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago
Frederic S. Ury, Esq.,
Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield
2:44 pm - 3:12 pm
Impact of a Virtual or Hybrid Workplace on Work-Life Balance, Interpersonal Relationships, and Career Development
Frederic S. Ury, Esq.,
Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield
Stacey A.L. Best, Esq.,
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP)., Boston
Jayne R. Reardon,
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago
3:12 pm - 3:47 pm
Thinking Beyond the Former Notions of How to Secure Data When Practicing in a Coffee Shop
How Vigilance, Training and Technology Are Needed When Working from Home or Coworking Environments
David M. Majchrzak,
Klinedinst Law, San Diego
Stacey A.L. Best, Esq.,
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP)., Boston
Jayne R. Reardon,
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago
Frederic S. Ury, Esq.,
Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield
3:47 pm - 4:00 pm
Ethical Issues During Pandemic & Final Wrap-Up
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
ChairLaura Keeler,
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP)., Boston
Faculty
Stacey A.L. Best, Esq.,
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL | MassLOMAP). , Boston
David M. Majchrzak,
Klinedinst Law, San Diego
Jayne R. Reardon,
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago
Frederic S. Ury, Esq.,
Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield
