Attorney Discipline:
Reflections from the Presiding Justices, Clerks of Court, and Department Chiefs on the Critical Changes in Procedure and Recent Decisions

Originally held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Program Chair:

Kathy W. Parrino

Kathy W. Parrino
First Department Attorney Grievance Committee

  • On October 1, 2016, the new Unified Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters went into effect. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from the different players involved, from those who drafted, commented on, and signed the Rules into law, to those who are charged with implementing the Rules as they enforce the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. The panel will discuss recent cases decided under the new Rules — the effects procedurally on investigations, timing, sanctions, and more. Hear more about the two most welcomed changes by the defense bar — Discipline by Consent and Diversion.

    OnDemand: $69 for Members | $149 for Nonmembers
    Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (earliest admission 2016-2018 in any state or country), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

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  • Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman
    Presiding Justice
    Supreme Court of the State of New York
    Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department    		 Hon. Peter Tom
    Associate Justice
    (Acting Presiding Justice 2015-2017)
    Supreme Court of the State of New York    		 Aprilanne Agostino
    Clerk of the Court
    Supreme Court of the State of New York
    Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department
    Susanna Molina Rojas
    Clerk of the Court
    Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
    First Judicial Department    		 Jorge Dopico
    Chief Attorney
    Attorney Grievance Committee
    Supreme Court, Appellate Division
    First Judicial Department    		 Robert P. Guido
    Executive Director for Attorney Matters
    Appellate Division, 2nd Judicial DepartmentKaylin L. Whittingham
    Professional Discipline Committee Chair

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  • 6:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. Introduction 
    6:05 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Overview of the New Unified Rules of Attorney Disciplinary Matters – 
    Primary Changes & Impetus for Change
    6:30 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. Recent Decisions

    • Are the cases being resolved more expeditiously under the new Rules?
    • Are the procedures in the Departments being applied uniformly?
    • Are sanctions more uniform in all the Departments?
    6:55 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Discipline by Consent

    • When does the Court accept/reject the joint submissions?
    • Is the sanction different when it is consented vs. after a formal hearing?
    7:20 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Diversion & Incapacitation

    • What is the distinction between acceptance to Diversion & Suspension based on incapacitation?
    • Has the Diversion program been utilized?
    7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Q & A and Closing

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  • CLE Credit
    NY:     2.0 Ethics
    NJ:     2.3 Professional Responsibility
    CA:     1.5 Professional Responsibility
    PA:     1.5 Professional Responsibility

    Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.

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  • Sponsoring Association Committee: Professional Discipline Committee | Kaylin L. Whittingham, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships Manager | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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