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Credits: 2.0 ethics and professionalism credit hours
Description: Back by popular demand, this insightful and practical class explores the legal, ethical, and professional complexities that arise when law firms split or when attorneys decide to move on. In today’s highly competitive legal marketplace, law firm breakups and attorney departures are increasingly common as firms strive for growth, sustainability, and strategic alignment. But untangling professional relationships isn’t as simple as parting ways. Unlike typical business breakups, law firm dissolutions and attorney departures are governed not only by contract and fiduciary principles but also by the heightened responsibilities under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Our esteemed presenter examines the unique legal and ethical issues involved in law firm separations, including duties owed to clients and colleagues, professional responsibility considerations, and post-departure obligations. The class also provides practical guidance on managing malpractice insurance issues and mitigating risk during transitions.
Whether you’re considering a change, navigating an internal firm transition, or advising others on professional moves, this class provides essential guidance on how to handle law firm breakups the right way.
Faculty: Thomas B. Mason, HWG LLP
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 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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