Ethics for the Transactional Lawyer: Challenges and Perils
December 2015
Ethics for the Transactional Lawyer: Challenges and Perils
Co-Sponsored by the Financial Institutions Subsection of the CBA Business Law Section
Program Description
Longtime practitioner with expertise in legal ethics and attorney discipline defense, Cecil E. Morris, Jr., Esq., will present on the latest developments in ethical issues pertinent to your transactional practice. Representing the organization client when things go bad รก la Volkswagen, Dieselgate; the unauthorized practice of law; advance conflict waivers; and acquiring an ownership interest in an organization client included in the discussion.
Register now to get the latest information on ethical issues impacting your practice!
Don't Forget: The Financial Institutions Luncheon Series is also available via live Internet webcast, direct to your desktop!
PROGRAM AGENDA
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration
12:00 PM
Ethics for the Transactional Lawyer: Challenges and Perils
Pertinent Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and Ethics Opinions To Be Discussed Regarding:
- The Practice of Law and Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Representing the Organization Client
- Acquiring an Ownership Interest in the Organization Client
- Waiving Conflicts in Advance
1:00 PM
Adjourn
Meet Your Presenter:
Cecil E. Morris, Jr., Esq., is of Counsel with the firm Fairfield and Woods, PC in Denver. Cecil graduated from the New York University School of Law, has been in practice for more than 30 years, and is a member of the California and Colorado Bars. His practice emphasizes complex civil litigation and arbitration, mainly in the areas of securities, business and commercial law.
Cecil also has expertise in legal ethics and attorney discipline defense. Among other things, he has been a member of the Standing Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Colorado Supreme Court since it was established in 2003, and he has been an active member of the Ethics Committee of the Colorado Bar Association for more than 20 years and was Chair of the Committee in 2004-2005. In addition Cecil served on the Conduct Committee of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado from 2005-2011. Cecil writes and lectures frequently on issues of legal ethics.
Program Series Co-Chairs:
Edward J. Adkins, Esq.
Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC
Denver, CO
Keith F. Woods, Esq.
Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC
Denver, CO
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $79.00 |
| CBA Member | $59.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $29.50 |
| CBA Financial Institutions Subsection Member | $29.00 |
| CBA Business Law Section Member | $29.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 1.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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Sponsor Information
- Attend and better understand ethical dilemmas oft- encountered by business lawyers
- Gain insights on the unauthorized practice of law, representing the organizational client, ownership interests in the organizational client, and advance conflict waivers at Financial Institutions CLE Luncheon
- Take an hour and get up to speed on the latest developments in ethical issues pertinent to your transactional practice