Ethics and Professionalism

November 2008
 
Ethics and Professionalism
A Hard Life or a Sweet Life… A Quality Career is Your Choice
A License Does Not a Professional Make!
 
Program Highlights
 
This is the one you've been waiting for!  No sleep-inducing lectures, no tedious reading of the rules, no trance-like power point presentations… this is the program that will bring you interactive legal theater for your CLE experience! You will not find a more stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable 3 hours of ethics credits anywhere. Our distinguished faculty, each dedicated to furthering professionalism and ethical practices in our legal community and each distinguished in their respective areas of practice, will deliver to you a most interesting and intriguing program which is the culmination of two years of creative work, undertaken on your behalf, by the Professionalism Committee of the CBA. 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. This program will truly inspire debate and discussions that will show you the way to a more gratifying and rewarding legal practice.  
 
Program Description
 
To set the stage and get things rolling, our 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; depositions; 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. 
 
This is one morning you cannot afford to miss. Mark your calendar today for this excellent program. We look forward to seeing you in November!
 
 
Agenda
 
8:30-9:00am
Registration
 
9:00-9:15am
Introduction and History of Professionalism
Presented by David W. Furgason
 
9:20-11:00am
Everyday Scenarios in the Life of a Lawyer
Handling Ethical and Professional Dilemmas:
- Lawyers, Clients and Opposing Counsel
- Bias Issues
- Depositions
- Mentoring
- Client and Counsel Communication
- Courtroom Decorum
Presented by John T. Baker, Nancy L. Cohen, Mark A. Fogg, David W. Furgason, and Helen C. Shreves
 
11:00-11:10am
Morning Break
 
11:10am-12:00pm
Professionalism v. Ethics
When Do You Cross the Line?
Presented by Nancy L. Cohen
 
12:00pm
Adjourn
 
 
Faculty
 
John T. Baker, Esq.
John T. Baker, P.C.
Denver, CO  
 
Nancy L. Cohen, Esq.
Chief Deputy Regulation Counsel
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO  
 
Mark A. Fogg, Esq.
Kennedy Childs & Fogg PC
Denver, CO
 
David W. Furgason, Esq.
Dufford & Brown, P.C.
Denver, CO 
 
Helen C. Shreves, Esq.
Family Law Dispute Resolution
Denver, CO
 
 
Video Replays:
December 11, 2008
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
Get directions
Registration Fees
$179.00
CBA $159.00
$139.00
$139.00
  • General Credits: 3.00
  • Ethics Credits: 3.00
  • EDI Credits:

To join the CBA or add a Section to your membership click

Start Date - End Date
November 12, 2008
Start Time - End Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Location
CLECI Large Classroom
Calendar Reminder
RELATED PRODUCTS

[STUB]