Ethics Unlocked: Master Your Path to Compliance
Date: Jun 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $179.00
Non-Member Price: $224.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Ethics
Earn up to 4 credits, including 4.0 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Maria P. Vallejo, Esq.
- Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC, Secaucus
Presenters
- Justice Michael Noriega
- New Jersey Supreme Court
- Hon. Charles F. Kenny, JSC
- Superior Court of New Jersey - Hudson
- Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.
- Chair, Ethics Diversionary Program
Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C., Denville - Justin P. Walder, Esq.
- Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, Hackensack
Come to this unique seminar to gain clarity about one of the most intimidating areas of law: ethics compliance. Learn how to navigate the hazy territory of ethics compliance and proceedings from a distinguished panel that includes a state Supreme Court justice, Superior Court judge, and three esteemed attorneys who are experts in ethics and disciplinary proceedings. Regardless of your practice area, you will benefit from this valuable seminar.
Acquire knowledge about the entire ethics process as this esteemed panel guides you through every stage of a potential ethics grievance, from the initial phone call through the investigation stage, and beyond. Discover the various levels of ethics hearings, before the local ethics committee, before a special ethics adjudicator, before the disciplinary review board, and before the state Supreme Court, as well as the rules and procedures followed. Listen to riveting panel discussions about one fascinating case, recent case law update, and representation during the ethics process. The program will culminate with a Top Ten of Ethical Considerations for a New Jersey Lawyer. You will leave knowing how to keep on the path to ethical compliance as the panel humanizes the ethical practice of law.
Program Agenda:
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9:00 | Welcome - Maria P. Vallejo, Esq.
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9:05 | Description of the Ethics Process - Maria P. Vallejo, Esq., and Panel
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9:40 | Spotlight on an Ethics Case - Hon. Charles F. Kenny, JSC; Justin P. Walder, Esq. and Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.
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10:15 | Case Law Update/Rules - Panel
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10:50 | Break
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11:00 | DRB/New Jersey Supreme Court - Bonnie C. Frost, Esq. and Justice Michael Noriega
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11:35 | Representation During the Ethics Process - Panel
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12:05 | Top Ten of Ethical Considerations for a New Jersey Lawyer - Justice Michael Noriega
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12:35 | Adjourn
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