Ethical Considerations for Business Lawyers
Date: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $143.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Business, Ethics
Earn up to 2.4 credits, including 2.4 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
Presenters
- Scott D. Greenspan
- Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
- Sherilyn Pastor, Esq.
- McCarter & English, LLP, Newark
Advising organizational clients and financial institutions presents distinct professional responsibility challenges involving conflicts of interest and multiple-party representation. Register today for Ethical Considerations for Business Lawyers 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 for identifying your client within complex organizational structures, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. Our panel of experts will also share how to recognize and address conflicts arising in business transactions, banking and financing matters so you can protect your practice.
Beyond client identification and conflicts, the panel will detail how to handle the ethical requirements governing attorney fees and costs. You will learn how to structure fee arrangements in complex transactions so you can avoid common pitfalls and maintain strong client relationships. You will come away with the strategies you need to address these issues and expand your business law practice.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in business transactions and organizational representation, including:
- Business Organizations as Clients
- Conflicts in complex business relationships
- Dealing with unrepresented people
- Ghostwriting for Clients
- Objections on receipt of subpoena for client information
- Generating business / competing for clients
- Fee agreements
- Independent counsel v. Tripartite
- Multi-jurisdictional practice/unauthorized practice of law
- Excess verdict advice
- Negotiation ethics
- Termination of representation / fee collections
- Working with experts
Make your plans to attend today.
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