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Digital Confidentiality: Protecting Client Secrets in the Cloud Computing Era

$79.00

As legal practice increasingly relies on cloud-based technologies and digital communication tools, attorneys must remain vigilant in protecting confidential client information. This program examines the ethical responsibilities surrounding data security, technological competence, and the use of third-party cloud service providers. Participants will explore practical strategies for identifying cybersecurity risks, safeguarding sensitive information, and maintaining compliance with professional obligations in an evolving digital landscape. Understand ethical duties of confidentiality and competence as they apply to cloud-based storage and communication platforms Evaluate vendor security practices, encryption standards, and due diligence requirements when selecting cloud service providers Identify common cybersecurity risks, and inadvertent disclosures   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/20/2026
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Data Breach Response: Immediate Ethical Obligations and Client Notification

$79.00

As cybersecurity threats and data breaches become increasingly common, attorneys must be prepared to respond quickly and ethically when confidential client information is compromised. This program examines the immediate professional responsibilities triggered by a data breach, including duties of competence, confidentiality, communication, and client notification. Participants will gain practical insight into incident response planning, regulatory considerations, and best practices for minimizing risk while maintaining compliance with ethical obligations. Understand attorneys’ ethical duties following a suspected or confirmed data breach, including obligations related to confidentiality and communication Evaluate when client notification is required and what information must be disclosed under applicable professional conduct rules Identify best practices for incident response planning, internal investigations, and coordination with cybersecurity professionals Analyze the legal, ethical, and reputational risks associated with delayed reporting, inadequate safeguards, and improper breach response procedures   Speaker: David Navetta is a prominent leader in privacy, information security and technology law. He has extensive experience counseling clients on novel and cutting-edge data protection issues, including data breach response, cybersecurity risk management, consumer and employee privacy, incident response planning and preparedness, technology transactions, vendor management, board of director advice and consultation, regulatory investigations, litigation and due diligence in corporate transactions. David serves as a “breach coach” on an approved panel for numerous cyber insurance carriers and companies, and he has helped some of the world’s top corporations to effectively respond to complex data security breaches and protect their enterprises. David’s clients range from startups to large Fortune 500 multinationals across a range of industries – including ecommerce, consumer products, name-brand, traditional brick-and-mortar companies, hotels and hospitality, social media, technology, professional services, healthcare, financial institutions and energy.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/22/2026
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Data Breach Response: Immediate Ethical Obligations and Client Notification

$79.00

As cybersecurity threats and data breaches become increasingly common, attorneys must be prepared to respond quickly and ethically when confidential client information is compromised. This program examines the immediate professional responsibilities triggered by a data breach, including duties of competence, confidentiality, communication, and client notification. Participants will gain practical insight into incident response planning, regulatory considerations, and best practices for minimizing risk while maintaining compliance with ethical obligations. Understand attorneys’ ethical duties following a suspected or confirmed data breach, including obligations related to confidentiality and communication Evaluate when client notification is required and what information must be disclosed under applicable professional conduct rules Identify best practices for incident response planning, internal investigations, and coordination with cybersecurity professionals Analyze the legal, ethical, and reputational risks associated with delayed reporting, inadequate safeguards, and improper breach response procedures   Speaker: David Navetta is a prominent leader in privacy, information security and technology law. He has extensive experience counseling clients on novel and cutting-edge data protection issues, including data breach response, cybersecurity risk management, consumer and employee privacy, incident response planning and preparedness, technology transactions, vendor management, board of director advice and consultation, regulatory investigations, litigation and due diligence in corporate transactions. David serves as a “breach coach” on an approved panel for numerous cyber insurance carriers and companies, and he has helped some of the world’s top corporations to effectively respond to complex data security breaches and protect their enterprises. David’s clients range from startups to large Fortune 500 multinationals across a range of industries – including ecommerce, consumer products, name-brand, traditional brick-and-mortar companies, hotels and hospitality, social media, technology, professional services, healthcare, financial institutions and energy.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/22/2026
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Lawyer Ethics and Email

$79.00

Email has become essential to law practice.  Communications with clients and colleagues is practically impossible – and absolutely inefficient – without email.  But the ubiquity of email may obscure many important ethical issues that arise when it is used in law practice, including issues related to confidentiality, metadata, and the attorney-client privilege. These and other substantial ethical questions will be discussed in this practical guide to the ethical issues when lawyers use email in their practices. Beginning an attorney relationship via email – intentionally and inadvertently Security and confidentiality when email is exchanged in the Cloud Inadvertently sent email and metadata embedded in email Discarding/deleting email and working with outside vendors Ex parte communications with represented adversaries Attorney-client privilege issues Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections.  For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750-page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation.  Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee.      

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  • 60
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  • 5/23/2026
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Lawyer Ethics and Email

$79.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape surrounding electronic communications where convenience meets professional responsibility in ways that can create unexpected liability exposure. This essential program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and email communication, from confidentiality protection to professional conduct standards. Master the evolving requirements for ethical email use while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.   Understand confidentiality and privilege protection requirements for email communications with clients Address metadata and inadvertent disclosure issues affecting professional responsibility and client protection Navigate professional conduct standards affecting email tone, timing, and recipient considerations Implement security measures and encryption requirements that satisfy ethical obligations for client protection   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/27/2026
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Lawyer Ethics and Email

$79.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape surrounding electronic communications where convenience meets professional responsibility in ways that can create unexpected liability exposure. This essential program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and email communication, from confidentiality protection to professional conduct standards. Master the evolving requirements for ethical email use while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.   Understand confidentiality and privilege protection requirements for email communications with clients Address metadata and inadvertent disclosure issues affecting professional responsibility and client protection Navigate professional conduct standards affecting email tone, timing, and recipient considerations Implement security measures and encryption requirements that satisfy ethical obligations for client protection   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/27/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Communicating in Opposing Counsel & the Courts: Professionalism and Ethics

$79.00

Effective communication is key to a successful legal practice, especially when dealing with opposing counsel and the courts. This session explores the ethical and professional responsibilities lawyers have in their communications, offering strategies to maintain professionalism even in contentious situations. Learn how to navigate challenging interactions while upholding your ethical obligations.   Highlights:   The ethical guidelines governing communications with opposing counsel. Best practices for clear and professional court filings and oral advocacy. Strategies for managing contentious or unprofessional opposing counsel. Avoiding ethical pitfalls in email and written correspondence. Real-life examples of communication missteps and how to avoid them.   Speaker: TBD

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/29/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Communicating in Opposing Counsel & the Courts: Professionalism and Ethics

$79.00

Effective communication is key to a successful legal practice, especially when dealing with opposing counsel and the courts. This session explores the ethical and professional responsibilities lawyers have in their communications, offering strategies to maintain professionalism even in contentious situations. Learn how to navigate challenging interactions while upholding your ethical obligations.   Highlights:   The ethical guidelines governing communications with opposing counsel. Best practices for clear and professional court filings and oral advocacy. Strategies for managing contentious or unprofessional opposing counsel. Avoiding ethical pitfalls in email and written correspondence. Real-life examples of communication missteps and how to avoid them.   Speaker: TBD

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/29/2026
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2024 Ethics in Litigation Update, Part 1

$79.00

This annual ethics update will cover a wide range of ethical developments important to your civil litigation practice.  The program will provide detailed coverage of developments in conflicts of interest in litigation, confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege, and ethics in defense and common interest agreements.  The program will provide a wide-ranging discussion of the ethical issues that arise with the spread, use and development of technology in litigation.  Also, the panel will discuss ethical issues in discovery of digital files, records, and communications.  Please join for this annual program which will provide you with a lively discussion of ethical developments important to civil litigation practice.    Day 1: Generative AI and legal ethics Conflicts update, part 1 Witness preparation   Day 2: Deception in investigations Confidentiality and privilege update Conflicts update, part 2   Speakers: Lucian T. Pera is a partner in the Memphis office of Adams & Reese, LLP.  His practice includes professional malpractice litigation as well as counseling lawyers and law firms in the area of ethics and professional responsibility.  He was a member of the ABA’s Ethics 2000 Commission and is co-author of "Ethics and Lawyering Today," a national e-mail newsletter on lawyer ethics, which is accessible at: www.ethicsandlawyering.com.  He is the immediate past Treasurer of the ABA and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association.  Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk to Judge Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.   Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections.  For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation.  Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee.  

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/5/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Lawyer Ethics and Email

$79.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape surrounding electronic communications where convenience meets professional responsibility in ways that can create unexpected liability exposure. This essential program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and email communication, from confidentiality protection to professional conduct standards. Master the evolving requirements for ethical email use while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.   Understand confidentiality and privilege protection requirements for email communications with clients Address metadata and inadvertent disclosure issues affecting professional responsibility and client protection Navigate professional conduct standards affecting email tone, timing, and recipient considerations Implement security measures and encryption requirements that satisfy ethical obligations for client protection   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/5/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Lawyer Ethics and Email

$79.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape surrounding electronic communications where convenience meets professional responsibility in ways that can create unexpected liability exposure. This essential program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and email communication, from confidentiality protection to professional conduct standards. Master the evolving requirements for ethical email use while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.   Understand confidentiality and privilege protection requirements for email communications with clients Address metadata and inadvertent disclosure issues affecting professional responsibility and client protection Navigate professional conduct standards affecting email tone, timing, and recipient considerations Implement security measures and encryption requirements that satisfy ethical obligations for client protection   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/5/2026
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2024 Ethics in Litigation Update, Part 2

$79.00

This annual ethics update will cover a wide range of ethical developments important to your civil litigation practice.  The program will provide detailed coverage of developments in conflicts of interest in litigation, confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege, and ethics in defense and common interest agreements.  The program will provide a wide-ranging discussion of the ethical issues that arise with the spread, use and development of technology in litigation.  Also, the panel will discuss ethical issues in discovery of digital files, records, and communications.  Please join for this annual program which will provide you with a lively discussion of ethical developments important to civil litigation practice.    Day 1: Ethics and discovery Ethics and preparing witnesses – the limits of coaching Recent developments in conflicts of interest, part 1   Day 2: Annual technology review – the many ways in which technology can cause ethical traps for lawyers in litigation Client confidentiality, the attorney-client privilege, and work product doctrine Recent developments in conflicts of interest, part 2   Speakers: Lucian T. Pera is a partner in the Memphis office of Adams & Reese, LLP.  His practice includes professional malpractice litigation as well as counseling lawyers and law firms in the area of ethics and professional responsibility.  He was a member of the ABA’s Ethics 2000 Commission and is co-author of "Ethics and Lawyering Today," a national e-mail newsletter on lawyer ethics, which is accessible at: www.ethicsandlawyering.com.  He is the immediate past Treasurer of the ABA and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association.  Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk to Judge Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.  Mr. Pera received his A.B. with honors from Princeton University and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. William Freivogel is the principal of Freivogel Ethics Consulting and is an independent consultant to law firms on ethics and risk management.  He was a trial lawyer for 22 years and has practiced in the areas of legal ethics and lawyer malpractice for more than 25 years.  He is chair of the Editorial Board of the ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct. He maintains the Web site “Freivogel on Conflicts” at www.freivogelonconflicts.com <http://www.freivogelonconflicts.com/> .  Mr. Freivogel is a graduate of the University of Illinois (Champaign), where he received his B.S. and LL.B. Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections.  For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation.  Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee.  He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.    

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/6/2026
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2026 Ethics in Litigation Update, Part 1

$79.00

Navigate the evolving ethical landscape of modern litigation practice where traditional professional conduct rules meet new technologies, discovery methods, and advocacy strategies. This comprehensive program examines recent developments in litigation ethics that affect everything from client communication to courtroom conduct. Ensure your litigation practice maintains the highest ethical standards while leveraging modern tools for effective advocacy.   Understand updated discovery obligations affecting electronic evidence and social media investigations Navigate client communication and informed consent requirements in complex litigation matters Address professional conduct standards affecting litigation financing and third-party funding arrangements Master confidentiality and privilege protection in team-based and technology-assisted litigation practice   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Lucian T. Pera is a partner in the Memphis office of Adams & Reese, LLP. His practice includes professional malpractice litigation as well as counseling lawyers and law firms in the area of ethics and professional responsibility. He was a member of the ABA’s Ethics 2000 Commission and is co-author of "Ethics and Lawyering Today," a national e-mail newsletter on lawyer ethics, which is accessible at: www.ethicsandlawyering.com. He is the immediate past Treasurer of the ABA and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association. Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk to Judge Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/8/2026
    Presented
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2026 Ethics in Litigation Update, Part 1

$79.00

Navigate the evolving ethical landscape of modern litigation practice where traditional professional conduct rules meet new technologies, discovery methods, and advocacy strategies. This comprehensive program examines recent developments in litigation ethics that affect everything from client communication to courtroom conduct. Ensure your litigation practice maintains the highest ethical standards while leveraging modern tools for effective advocacy.   Understand updated discovery obligations affecting electronic evidence and social media investigations Navigate client communication and informed consent requirements in complex litigation matters Address professional conduct standards affecting litigation financing and third-party funding arrangements Master confidentiality and privilege protection in team-based and technology-assisted litigation practice   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Lucian T. Pera is a partner in the Memphis office of Adams & Reese, LLP. His practice includes professional malpractice litigation as well as counseling lawyers and law firms in the area of ethics and professional responsibility. He was a member of the ABA’s Ethics 2000 Commission and is co-author of "Ethics and Lawyering Today," a national e-mail newsletter on lawyer ethics, which is accessible at: www.ethicsandlawyering.com. He is the immediate past Treasurer of the ABA and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association. Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk to Judge Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/8/2026
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2026 Ethics in Litigation Update, Part 2

$79.00

Build on foundational litigation ethics concepts with advanced guidance on complex professional responsibility scenarios and emerging challenges in adversarial practice. This program addresses sophisticated ethical dilemmas involving conflicts of interest, witness preparation, and advocacy boundaries that define excellent litigation practice. Develop the nuanced ethical analysis required for complex litigation representation.     Navigate advanced conflict scenarios involving multiple parties, insurance carriers, and related litigation Address ethical boundaries in witness preparation, expert consultation, and advocacy strategy Understand enhanced competence requirements for specialized litigation practice and emerging legal areas Master professional conduct standards affecting settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Lucian T. Pera is a partner in the Memphis office of Adams & Reese, LLP. His practice includes professional malpractice litigation as well as counseling lawyers and law firms in the area of ethics and professional responsibility. He was a member of the ABA’s Ethics 2000 Commission and is co-author of "Ethics and Lawyering Today," a national e-mail newsletter on lawyer ethics, which is accessible at: www.ethicsandlawyering.com. He is the immediate past Treasurer of the ABA and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association. Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk to Judge Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/9/2026
    Presented
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2026 Ethics in Litigation Update, Part 2

$79.00

Build on foundational litigation ethics concepts with advanced guidance on complex professional responsibility scenarios and emerging challenges in adversarial practice. This program addresses sophisticated ethical dilemmas involving conflicts of interest, witness preparation, and advocacy boundaries that define excellent litigation practice. Develop the nuanced ethical analysis required for complex litigation representation.     Navigate advanced conflict scenarios involving multiple parties, insurance carriers, and related litigation Address ethical boundaries in witness preparation, expert consultation, and advocacy strategy Understand enhanced competence requirements for specialized litigation practice and emerging legal areas Master professional conduct standards affecting settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Lucian T. Pera is a partner in the Memphis office of Adams & Reese, LLP. His practice includes professional malpractice litigation as well as counseling lawyers and law firms in the area of ethics and professional responsibility. He was a member of the ABA’s Ethics 2000 Commission and is co-author of "Ethics and Lawyering Today," a national e-mail newsletter on lawyer ethics, which is accessible at: www.ethicsandlawyering.com. He is the immediate past Treasurer of the ABA and currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association. Before entering private practice, he served as a judicial clerk to Judge Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/9/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Lawyer Ethics in a Digital World

$79.00

Technology integration creates unprecedented ethical challenges as traditional professional responsibility concepts meet digital reality in ways the original rule drafters never imagined. This program addresses the complex intersection of legal ethics and modern technology, from cloud computing and mobile practice to social media and virtual client relationships. Master the evolving ethical landscape of digital practice while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.   Navigate data security and confidentiality requirements in cloud-based and mobile practice environments Address ethical implications of social media use for client development and case investigation Understand competence requirements for technology-assisted legal services and AI integration Manage client relationship boundaries in virtual practice settings and remote service delivery   Speaker: David Hricik is a Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, where he teaches courses in legal ethics, patent law and litigation, and federal civil procedure. He has authored or co-authored numerous books on topics such as property law, statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and ethical issues in patent prosecution and litigation. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Northwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, Professor Hricik practiced law for 15 years before transitioning to academia. He is a member of the American Law Institute and a fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and he continues to serve as counsel in legal malpractice and ethics matters.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/17/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Lawyer Ethics in a Digital World

$79.00

Technology integration creates unprecedented ethical challenges as traditional professional responsibility concepts meet digital reality in ways the original rule drafters never imagined. This program addresses the complex intersection of legal ethics and modern technology, from cloud computing and mobile practice to social media and virtual client relationships. Master the evolving ethical landscape of digital practice while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.   Navigate data security and confidentiality requirements in cloud-based and mobile practice environments Address ethical implications of social media use for client development and case investigation Understand competence requirements for technology-assisted legal services and AI integration Manage client relationship boundaries in virtual practice settings and remote service delivery   Speaker: David Hricik is a Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, where he teaches courses in legal ethics, patent law and litigation, and federal civil procedure. He has authored or co-authored numerous books on topics such as property law, statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and ethical issues in patent prosecution and litigation. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Northwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, Professor Hricik practiced law for 15 years before transitioning to academia. He is a member of the American Law Institute and a fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and he continues to serve as counsel in legal malpractice and ethics matters.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/17/2026
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Brave New World: Lawyer Ethics & AI

$79.00

Enter the uncharted territory where artificial intelligence meets professional responsibility as technology transforms legal practice in ways that challenge traditional ethical frameworks. This groundbreaking program addresses the complex ethical implications of AI integration in legal services, from competence requirements to client confidentiality in automated systems. Master the emerging ethical landscape that will define the future of legal practice in an AI-powered world.   Understand competence and supervision requirements for AI-assisted legal research and document review Navigate confidentiality and data security obligations when using cloud-based AI systems Address billing practices and client disclosure requirements for AI-enhanced legal services Master emerging guidelines for responsible AI use while maintaining professional integrity and client protection   Speaker: David Hricik is a Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, where he teaches courses in legal ethics, patent law and litigation, and federal civil procedure. He has authored or co-authored numerous books on topics such as property law, statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and ethical issues in patent prosecution and litigation. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Northwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, Professor Hricik practiced law for 15 years before transitioning to academia. He is a member of the American Law Institute and a fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and he continues to serve as counsel in legal malpractice and ethics matters.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/18/2026
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Brave New World: Lawyer Ethics & AI

$79.00

Enter the uncharted territory where artificial intelligence meets professional responsibility as technology transforms legal practice in ways that challenge traditional ethical frameworks. This groundbreaking program addresses the complex ethical implications of AI integration in legal services, from competence requirements to client confidentiality in automated systems. Master the emerging ethical landscape that will define the future of legal practice in an AI-powered world.   Understand competence and supervision requirements for AI-assisted legal research and document review Navigate confidentiality and data security obligations when using cloud-based AI systems Address billing practices and client disclosure requirements for AI-enhanced legal services Master emerging guidelines for responsible AI use while maintaining professional integrity and client protection   Speaker: David Hricik is a Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, where he teaches courses in legal ethics, patent law and litigation, and federal civil procedure. He has authored or co-authored numerous books on topics such as property law, statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and ethical issues in patent prosecution and litigation. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Northwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, Professor Hricik practiced law for 15 years before transitioning to academia. He is a member of the American Law Institute and a fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and he continues to serve as counsel in legal malpractice and ethics matters.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/18/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: How Ethics Rules Apply to Lawyers Outside of Law Practice

$79.00

Professional responsibility extends far beyond the courtroom and law office, creating unexpected ethical obligations in business ventures, board service, and consulting roles. This program illuminates the often-overlooked ethical duties that follow lawyers into non-practice activities and alternative career paths. Discover how to maintain professional integrity while pursuing diverse opportunities outside traditional legal practice.   Understand when professional conduct rules apply to non-legal business activities and investments Navigate conflicts of interest in corporate board service and consulting arrangements Address advertising and solicitation rules affecting lawyers in business and entrepreneurial roles Manage confidentiality obligations when transitioning between legal and non-legal professional roles   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

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  • 60
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  • 6/26/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: How Ethics Rules Apply to Lawyers Outside of Law Practice

$79.00

Professional responsibility extends far beyond the courtroom and law office, creating unexpected ethical obligations in business ventures, board service, and consulting roles. This program illuminates the often-overlooked ethical duties that follow lawyers into non-practice activities and alternative career paths. Discover how to maintain professional integrity while pursuing diverse opportunities outside traditional legal practice.   Understand when professional conduct rules apply to non-legal business activities and investments Navigate conflicts of interest in corporate board service and consulting arrangements Address advertising and solicitation rules affecting lawyers in business and entrepreneurial roles Manage confidentiality obligations when transitioning between legal and non-legal professional roles   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/26/2026
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The Ethics of Bad Facts and Bad Law

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Every lawyer wrestles with how to handle facts or law that is unfavorable to a client. There is a natural tension between a lawyer’s duty to be honest, on the one hand, and the lawyer’s duty to provide zealous representation of a client.  In some instances, bad facts or bad law must be disclosed.  In other instances, disclosure is not required. How this tension is resolved involves substantial ethical issues.  This program will discuss the ethics issues involved and how they may be resolved in a practical setting. Ethical issues surrounding the representation of adverse facts to tribunals and adversaries Disclosure of adverse legal precedents Required discloses of bad facts or law Timing issues – when must the disclosure occur? Related issues of confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege Ex parte communications with the courts – what’s ethically permissible, what’s not? Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections.  For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation.  Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee.  

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  • 60
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  • 6/28/2026
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The Ethics of Bad Facts and Bad Law

$79.00

Navigate the most challenging ethical dilemmas that arise when unfavorable case facts collide with adverse legal precedent, testing the boundaries of zealous advocacy and professional integrity. This essential program addresses the professional responsibility obligations that govern lawyer conduct when client interests conflict with legal realities and ethical constraints. Learn to maintain professional standards while providing effective representation in the face of difficult circumstances that challenge traditional advocacy approaches.   Understand the limits of zealous advocacy when confronted with adverse facts and controlling legal precedent Navigate client counseling obligations when legal options are limited or ethically constrained Address competence and diligence requirements in cases with poor prospects for client success Balance candor to tribunals with client loyalty when facts or law create professional responsibility conflicts     Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/1/2026
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The Ethics of Bad Facts and Bad Law

$79.00

Navigate the most challenging ethical dilemmas that arise when unfavorable case facts collide with adverse legal precedent, testing the boundaries of zealous advocacy and professional integrity. This essential program addresses the professional responsibility obligations that govern lawyer conduct when client interests conflict with legal realities and ethical constraints. Learn to maintain professional standards while providing effective representation in the face of difficult circumstances that challenge traditional advocacy approaches.   Understand the limits of zealous advocacy when confronted with adverse facts and controlling legal precedent Navigate client counseling obligations when legal options are limited or ethically constrained Address competence and diligence requirements in cases with poor prospects for client success Balance candor to tribunals with client loyalty when facts or law create professional responsibility conflicts     Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/1/2026
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2024 Ethics and Social Media Update

$79.00

Lawyers use social media technology to collect and share information, and communicate with others, not only personally but also when acting as lawyers. Important and probative information about a case can be more easily found on social media than elsewhere. Social media is also easily used to communicate with existing or potential clients, colleagues or opposing lawyers, and the public. These and other uses of social media raise substantial ethical issues for lawyers – competence, confidentiality, preservation of the attorney-client privilege, and honesty.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to ethical issues when lawyers use social media for communication purposes in law practice.   Communicating with parties, opposing attorneys, and witnesses via social media Researching jurors, parties, witnesses and judges via social media Ethical issues with blogging, e-newsletters/law updates to clients, posting video “Friending” or otherwise connecting with judges, witnesses and others on social media Trends in texting, confidentiality, and discoverability Using web sites, online advertising and social media for client development   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections.  For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation.  Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee.      

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  • 7/11/2026
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Lawyer Ethics of Working Remotely

$79.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape of remote legal practice where traditional office-based professional responsibility concepts meet modern distributed work realities. This essential program addresses the unique challenges of maintaining ethical compliance while working outside conventional law office environments. Master the evolving requirements for remote practice while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service and work-life balance.   Understand confidentiality and data security requirements for remote legal practice and client communications Address competence and supervision obligations when working with remote staff and virtual teams Navigate client identity verification and trust account management requirements in remote practice settings Implement technology solutions that satisfy ethical obligations while enabling effective remote client service     Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/13/2026
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Lawyer Ethics of Working Remotely

$79.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape of remote legal practice where traditional office-based professional responsibility concepts meet modern distributed work realities. This essential program addresses the unique challenges of maintaining ethical compliance while working outside conventional law office environments. Master the evolving requirements for remote practice while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service and work-life balance.   Understand confidentiality and data security requirements for remote legal practice and client communications Address competence and supervision obligations when working with remote staff and virtual teams Navigate client identity verification and trust account management requirements in remote practice settings Implement technology solutions that satisfy ethical obligations while enabling effective remote client service     Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/13/2026
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Ethical Issues When You Have a Dishonest Client

$79.00

One of the dangers of practicing law is that, now and again, you get a dishonest client.  Your client may be misleading you – and others – about the facts of their case, either through silence or affirmative misstatements.  Or they may be telling you one thing and others something else different.  You may discover proof of the dishonesty or just suspect it. Client dishonesty raises many ethical issues.  What must you do to ensure your client is telling you the truth?  What if you discover a client is lying to a court or tribunal?  Are you allowed to disclose the dishonesty despite the duty of client confidentiality?  Are there degrees of client dishonesty – some acceptable, others not?  This program will provide you with a guide to the substantial ethical issues when client dishonesty is discovered or suspected.    Tension between the duty of confidentiality and the duty to be honest in communications Determining whether a client is lying – active v. passive, fact v. opinion, affirmative statements v. silence Unknowing attorney representations on basis of client dishonesty Duties of disclosure and to whom – the tribunal, third parties? Mandatory and permissive withdrawals from a case, including “noisy” withdrawals Discovery of dishonesty in closed matters   Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections.  For more than 40 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750-page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation.  Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee.   Elizabeth Treubert Simon is an ethics attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she advises on a wide range of ethics and compliance-related matters to support Akin Gump’s offices worldwide.  Previously, her practice focused on business and commercial litigation and providing counsel to clients regarding professional ethics and attorney disciplinary procedures.  She is a member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Discipline and the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct Rules Review Committee.  She is the immediate past chair of the District of Columbia Legal Ethics Committee.  She writes and speaks extensively on attorney ethics issues.  

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  • 7/30/2026
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Ethical Issues When You Have a Dishonest Client

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Navigate one of the most challenging scenarios in legal practice where client dishonesty tests the boundaries of attorney-client privilege, confidentiality obligations, and professional integrity. This essential program addresses the complex professional responsibility issues that arise when client conduct creates ethical dilemmas for legal counsel. Learn to balance loyalty obligations with professional standards while protecting both client interests and professional standing.   Understand the limits of attorney-client privilege when clients engage in fraudulent or illegal conduct Navigate withdrawal obligations and procedures when client dishonesty prevents continued representation Address candor to tribunals requirements when client deception affects legal proceedings Balance confidentiality obligations with disclosure duties when client conduct threatens third parties     Speaker: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/30/2026
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