Ethics and Professionalism: Civility in the Practice of Law
October 2011
Ethics and Professionalism: Civility in the Practice of Law
Co-Sponsored by Peer Professionalism Assistance (f/k/a Metropolitan Conciliation Panel)
Back by Popular Demand - This is the annual Ethics Program that brings you interactive legal theater for your CLE experience! You will not find a more stimulating, thought-provoking or enjoyable morning of ethics anywhere. You will be entertained and engaged by our distinguished panel through a carefully crafted series of interactive vignettes that encompass each of the ethical and professional dilemmas that you are bound to face in your day-to-day practice.
The program is the culmination of several years of creative work, undertaken on your behalf, by the Professionalism Committee of the CBA. This program will truly inspire debate and discussions that will result in a more gratifying and rewarding legal practice.
Program Description:
Your morning begins with a brief introduction and history of professionalism so that you will realize the impact it has on your legal practice. Then begins the series of everyday scenarios in the typical life of a lawyer, demonstrating the trials and tribulations involved in your handling of ethical and professional dilemmas. The most common and most difficult problem areas are covered, including the interaction between lawyers, clients and opposing counsel; bias issues; mentoring; client and counsel communication; and, of course, courtroom decorum. To wrap-up your morning, you will be shown how professionalism and ethics are distinct concepts and also where they are inextricably intertwined. The complete package will certainly raise the bar for your practice!
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00 am
Professionalism: Introduction and History
Presented by Bennett S. (Ben) Aisenberg
9:00-10:50 am
Handling Ethical and Professional Dilemmas in the Everyday Life of a Lawyer
-Lawyers, Clients and Opposing Counsel
-Bias Issues
-Mentoring
-Client and Counsel Communication
-Courtroom Decorum
Presented by T. J. Carney, Frances C. Fontana, David W. Furgason, Barry Meinster, and Karen Pearson
10:50-11:00 am
Networking Break
11:00 am -12:00 pm
Fine Lines and Questions: Professionalism v. Ethics
Presented by John S. Gleason and Honorable Russell E. Carparelli
12:00 pm
Adjourn
Faculty:
Bennett S. (Ben) Aisenberg, Esq.
Law Office of Bennett Aisenberg
Denver, CO
T. J. Carney, Esq.
Oliver & Carney PC
Arvada, CO
Honorable Russell E. Carparelli
Colorado Court of Appeals
Denver, CO
Frances C. Fontana, Esq.
Fontana & Associates PC
Littleton, CO
David W. Furgason, Esq.
Dufford & Brown, P.C.
Denver, CO
John S. Gleason, Esq.
Regulation Counsel
Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Denver, CO
Regulation Counsel
Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Denver, CO
Barry Meinster, Esq.
Meinster & Associates PC
Conifer, CO
Karen L. Pearson, Esq.
18th JD Dist Atty's Office
Centennial, CO
Video Replays: October 26, 2011
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
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 | $229.00 |
| CBA | $199.00 |
| Non Member | $159.00 |
| CBA | $159.00 |
- General Credits:
- Ethics Credits: 4.00
- EDI Credits:
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