Confronting Key Ethical and Cybersecurity Challenges in 2024

Originally held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 |6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Program Chair:
Janis M. Meyer
Of Counsel, Clyde & Co US LLP

  • A lawyer’s life has not gotten easier:  How do we deal with client conflicts; our obligations when sharing an office with other lawyers; the expense of client credit card payments; the continuing responsibilities of supervision in the world of hybrid working; and how to handle departing lawyers. At the same time, lawyers have increased concerns about cybersecurity, and of course, artificial intelligence. Join us as we attempt to unravel these critical ethical issues and more. Audience participation is encouraged and welcome.

    Program Fee:
    $149 for Members| $249 for Nonmembers

  • Devika Kewalramani
    Partner & General Counsel, Moses & Singer LLP

    David Wissert
    Partner & General Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

  • 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm
    Introduction of Panelists and Program

    6:05 pm – 7:00 pm
    Cybersecurity: Our Ethical Obligation to Keep Our Clients’ and Our Information Safe

    7:00 pm – 7:10 pm
    Break
    Update on Recent Bar Opinions

    7:10 pm – 7:25 pm
    Romantic Relationship with an Adverse Party
    Can I Represent My Current Client Against a Former Client?

    Can I Pass my Credit Card Fees on to My Clients?
    Can I “Advertise” on a Not-for Profit Website?

    7:25 pm – 7:35 pm
    Can My Firm Represent Competing Bidders?

    7:35 pm – 7:50 pm
    Lawyer Departures: What Must Firms and Lawyers Do?

    7:50 pm – 8:00 pm
    Questions?

  • New York: 2.0 Total: 1.0 Ethics & 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics
    New Jersey: 2.0 Professional Responsibility
    California: 1.5 Professional Responsibility
    Pennsylvania: 1.5 Professional Responsibility
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Professional Ethics, David G. Keyko, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org