Ethics Unlocked: Master the Path to Compliance

Category: On Demand

Member Price: $220

Non-Member Price: $275

Product Code: ON204525

Areas of Law: Ethics

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit, including 4.0 in Ethics (Full Credits Available: NJ Ethics: 4.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Ethics Non-Transitional: 4.0
PA CLE:PA Ethics Credit: 3.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.
Faculty

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:

  • 9:00 | Welcome - Maria P. Vallejo, Esq.

  • 9:05 | Description of the Ethics Process - Maria P. Vallejo, Esq., and Panel

  • 9:40 | Spotlight on an Ethics Case - Hon. Charles F. Kenny, JSC; Justin P. Walder, Esq. and Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.

  • 10:15 | Case Law Update/Rules - Panel

  • 10:50 | Break

  • 11:00 | DRB/New Jersey Supreme Court - Bonnie C. Frost, Esq. and Justice Michael Noriega

  • 11:35 | Representation During the Ethics Process - Panel

  • 12:05  | Top Ten of Ethical Considerations for a New Jersey Lawyer - Justice Michael Noriega

  • 12:35 | Adjourn