Document Retention and Destruction for Lawyers
Date: Jan 20, 2027 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $155.00
Non-Member Price: $189.00
Areas of Law: Ethics
Earn up to 2.4 credits, including 2.4 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Mr. Robert B. Hille, Esq.
- Past President, New Jersey State Bar Association
Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, Roseland
Presenters
- Ryan J. Moriarty, Esq.
- Assistant Ethics Counsel and Statewide Ethics Coordinator, Office of Attorney Ethics, Ewing
Managing the retention and destruction of paper and electronic client files is a fundamental obligation for every law practice. Register today for this essential program to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from some of the state's leading experts, so that you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn the rules on file retention, and how to use that knowledge to get the best results in the matters you handle. In a single lunch hour, our panel will guide you through your specific obligations for both formats.
Beyond basic compliance, our faculty will detail how to create a compliant retention system. You will learn the steps to operate your practice efficiently and ethically. As an attendee, you will leave better able to manage your files and protect your practice with confidence.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in document retention and file destruction, including:
- The rules governing the length of time you must keep files and other documents.
- Your obligations for the effective retention and destruction of paper and electronic files.
- How to create a records retention system for your firm that meets compliance standards.
- The appropriate steps to ensure you are operating your practice efficiently and ethically.
Join us for this program - register today.
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