NYU School of Law Professor Anthony Amsterdam reportedly once joked, “The Code of Professional Responsibility gives as much guidance to a lawyer as a valentine gives to a heart surgeon.” But navigating the road between zealous, client-directed counseling, and being a co-conspirator is not entirely without guideposts. Given the serious ethical, civil, and criminal ramifications, it is important to not cross inappropriate lines.
Join this 60-minute virtual program to explore where the line is drawn and learn practical strategies for maintaining these important boundaries.
Join this 60-minute virtual program to explore where the line is drawn and learn practical strategies for maintaining these important boundaries.
Course Content
12:00pm - 12:05pmWelcome and Introduction
12:05pm - 12:30pm
Brief Review of the Responsibilities and Prohibitions on Lawyers in Massachusetts
Marcia M. Boumil, Esq.,
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston
Cristina F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Debbie F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
12:30pm - 12:35pm
Parsing Out the Line Between Counseling Your Client & Being a Co-Conspirator: Examining How These Interplay and Play Out in ‘Ripped from the Headlines’ Cases
Panel
12:35pm - 12:50pm
Providing Practical Tips on Ensuring Lawyers Provide Zealous, Client-Directed Guidance Within the Scope of Representation While Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls
Panel
12:50pm - 1:00pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
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.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyMarcia M. Boumil, Esq.,
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston
Cristina F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Debbie F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
