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This Really Happened: A Review of Real World Ethical Issues

Jul. 29, 2009
PLI New York Center-New York, NY


Overview

July 29, 2009, 3:00 PM - 5:10 PM

Recently admitted NY attorneys: This program is accredited for transitional CLE credit

Why You Should Attend

Ethics issues based on bizarre or unusual fact patterns are not just a creature of law school classes - they happen in real life too.  At this unique interactive ethics program, we will examine ethical dilemmas confronting attorneys today.  What did they do?  What would you do?  What do the experts say? Test your knowledge of the pertinent ethical rules as you match wits with our expert faculty.

What You Will Learn

Join us as we review some of the strangest cases recently reported.  Hear about:

  • What happens when lawyers use trickery to obtain an advantage in investigating cases
  • How the lack of civility by lawyers and their clients has been treated by the courts
  • What impact technological snafus can have on the client-lawyer relationship and privilege determinations
  • How even well-intentioned judges have a bad day and the attendant consequences

Special Features

Live Webcast - Simultaneous live webcast of the New York session is available for individual viewing. Webcast participants will receive streaming audio and/or video of the program, view and print the Course Handbook, and have the ability to submit questions electronically.

For more information click on the Live Webcast link in the Related Items box.

Special Bonus to all Registrants

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of PLI's comprehensive Course Handbook. This softcover, bound volume was written to augment the program and to stand alone as a permanent reference. PLI's Course Handbooks represent the definitive thinking of the nation's finest legal minds, and are often the standard reference in the field.

Please Note: Webcast attendees will receive a downloadable version of the Handbook one business day prior to the program.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount.  For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

Faculty

Chairperson(s)

Jeremy R. Feinberg, Statewide Special Counsel for Ethics, NYS Office of Court Administration

Speaker(s)

Hon. Sheila Abdus-Salaam, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department, New York State Supreme Court
Maura R. Grossman, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Paul D. Sarkozi, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Program Attorney(s)

Grace O'Hanlon, Practising Law Institute

CLE Credit

PLI's live programs are approved in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state for details.

Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Travel Information

New York City Seminar Location

PLI New York Center, 810 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street (21st floor), New York, New York 10019. Message Center, program days only: (212) 824-5733.

New York City Hotel Accommodations

The New York Hilton & Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. 1 block from PLI Center. Reservations 1-800-HILTONS or, 1-877-NYC-HILT. Please mention that you are booking a room under the Practising Law Institute Corporate rate and the Client File # is N495741. Reservations on line at www.hilton.com and enter the same Client File # in the Corporate ID # field to access Practising Law Institute rates.

The Warwick New York Hotel, 65 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. 1 block from PLI Center. Reservations 800-223-4099 or, hotel direct 212-247-2700. Please mention that you are booking a room under the Practising Law Institute Corporate rate. Reservations on line at www.warwickhotelny.com Click reservations in menu bar on left. Select desired dates. In 'Special Rates' drop down window select Corporate Rate. In 'Rate Code' enter PLIN. Click search and select desired room type and rate plan. Or, you may email reservation requests to: res.ny@warwickhotels.com.