The Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege

Originally held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

 

Program Chair:

Jack Yoskowitz

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


    OnDemand:
    $179 for Members | $279 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.

  • Christopher J. Dunnigan, Esq.                                                                   
    Senior Counsel
    United States Securities and Exchange Commission
    Division of Enforcement                                                                               
    New York Regional Office

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

    Paul A. Straus
    King & Spalding LLP

  • 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm Opening Remarks & Introduction
    Jack Yoskowitz

    6:15 pm – 6:50 pm Discussion of Hypotheticals:
    • Dual Role of In-House Counsel
    • Inadvertent Waiver
    Panel

    6:50 pm – 7:00 pm Break

    7:00 pm – 7:50 pm Discussion of Hypotheticals: (con’t)
    • Current and Former Employees
    • Internal Investigations
    Panel

    7:50 pm – 8:00 pm Break

    8:00 pm – 8:45 pm Discussion of Hypotheticals: (con’t)
    • Internal Investigations (con’t)
    • Waiver in Governmental Investigations
    Panel

    8:45 pm – 9:00 pm Question/Answer Session & Conclusion

  • CLE Credit
    NY:
     3.0 Ethics
    NJ:
     3.2 professional responsibility
    CA: 2.5 professional responsibility
    PA: 2.5 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.

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

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