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Credits: 1.0 ethics & professionalism credit hour
Description: Thinking about launching your own law practice? While business planning is critical, your ethical responsibilities must be front and center from the start. This practical and engaging class will explore the key ethical rules every lawyer must consider when setting up – and building – a law firm, with a focus on the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. Led by an experienced faculty expert, this class provides clear, actionable guidance on complying with core rules, including Rules 1.15 (safekeeping property), 1.7 and 1.9 (conflicts of interest), 1.18 (duties to prospective clients), 1.5 (fees), 1.16 (terminating representation), and 5.4(b) (non-lawyer partnerships). The following are among the topics this class covers:
- Common pitfalls and risks involving IOLTA accounts and misappropriation
- Building and maintaining effective conflict-checking systems
- Crafting clear and protective engagement letters
- Best practices for managing and closing client files
- Navigating ethical issues when ending a client relationship
- Taking advantage of D.C.’s unique rule permitting non-lawyer ownership in law firms
Whether you’re preparing to go solo or already running a small firm, this class offers invaluable insights and practical tips to help you build a successful and ethically sound practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to stay compliant – and confident – as you take the next step in your legal career.
Faculty: Hilary P. Gerzhoy, HWG LLP
Fees: $39 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $49 D.C. Bar Members, $59 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $79 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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