Ethical Dilemmas Encountered in Litigation Practice

This CLE presentation will provide a refresher on how the Rules of Professional Conduct apply to your litigation practice.  The program will feature hot topics in ethics for both the civil and criminal practitioner.  Our panelists will highlight the Rules of Professional Conduct while leading a discussion of timely and thought provoking ethical issues encouraged in everyday litigation practice.

Panelists:

The Honorable Ann Mesle, Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Jackson County
The Honorable Brent Powell, Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Jackson County
Tim Dollar, Dollar Burns & Becker, L.C.
Marie Gockel, Bratcher Gockel & Kingston, LC
Denise Drake, Littler Mendelson, PC
Theresa Levings, Badger & Levings, L.C.
Lynne Bratcher, Bratcher Gockel & Kingston, LC

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.       Introductions and Lunch
11:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.       Conflicts and Client Relationships and Confidentiality
12:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.       Client testimony in the courtroom and depositions, including witness preparation and perjury
12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.       Civility, candor, and courtroom etiquette for attorneys and clients
12:50 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.          Expediting and delays in litigation
1:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.            Settlement and negotiation tactics and concerns

CLE:

2.0 hours of professional responsibility CLE credit pending in Missouri and Kansas

Fee (includes lunch and CLE):

AWL & Central Exchange Members - $60

Non-Members - $75

Click on the link above to register. Payment is accepted by credit card or check.