(In-Person) The Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm


Program Chair:
Jack Yoskowitz
Seward & Kissel LLP

  • This panel discussion will provide a review of attorney-client privilege. The panel, consisting of highly accomplished and experienced practitioners, will address the relevant legal standards and best practices on a wide-range of key privilege issues, including:

    • The role of in-house counsel
    • Internal investigations
    • Disclosure to third parties (e.g., the government)
    • Recent case law concerning the privilege

    Program Fee:
    $229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers
    In-House Counsel: Free for Members | $279 for Nonmembers

    Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • Christopher J. Dunnigan, Esq.                            
    Senior Trial Counsel, United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement                                                                      

    Karen R. Kowalski
    Executive Director and Counsel, Regional Americas Legal, Litigation Section

    Paul A. Straus, Esq.
    Partner, King & Spalding LLP

  • 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
    Opening Remarks & Introduction
    Jack Yoskowitz

    5:15 pm – 5:50 pm
    Discussion of Hypotheticals:

    • Dual Role of In-House Counsel
    • Inadvertent Waiver

    5:50 pm – 6:05 pm
    Break

    6:05 pm – 6:55 pm
    Discussion of Hypotheticals: (con’t)

    • Current and Former Employees
    • Internal Investigations

    6:55 pm – 7:00 pm
    Break

    7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
    Discussion of Hypotheticals: (con’t)

    • Internal Investigations (con’t)
    • Waiver in Governmental Investigations

    7:45 pm – 8:00 pm
    Question/Answer Session & Conclusion

  • New York: 3.0 Ethics
    New Jersey: 3.2 Professional Responsibility
    California: 3.0 Professional Responsibility
    Pennsylvania: 2.5 Professional Responsibility
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

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