(Webcasts) Watch Out: Ethical Pitfalls in Settling Employment Cases

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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Program Chair:

Hon. James “Jay” C. Francis IV (Ret.)
JAMS Mediator, Arbitrator, Referee/Special Master, Hearing Officer

  • A panel of experienced employment attorneys will discuss a range of ethical issues that arise frequently, though not exclusively, in the context of negotiating settlement in employment cases. Issues that will be addressed include:

    • The duty of candor in negotiations
    • Raising the possibility of criminal prosecution
    • Suggesting limits on future representation
    • Threatening adverse publicity
    • Representing multiple parties & crafting aggregate settlements
    • Confidentiality restrictions
    • Settling fee obligations

    Program Fee:
    $149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
    This program is free to Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in 2020-2022), In-House Counsel, Judges, or Attorneys  in  Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors.

  • Valdi Licul
    Wigdor LLP

    Lisa Fried-Grodin
    Fried-Grodin Employment Law LLC

    Deborah Reik
    Staff Mediator, U.S. EEOC

    Melissa C. Rodriguez
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

  • 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm
    Introduction of Panelists & Agenda Overview

    12:05 pm – 12:20 pm
    Truth or Consequences; the Duty of Candor

    12:20 pm – 12:35 pm
    Settle or Else; Raising the Spectre of Prosecution or Adverse Publicity

    12:35 pm – 12:45 pm
    No More Lawsuits; Limiting Future Representation

    12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
    All in this Together; Aggregate Settlements for Multiple Parties

    1:00 pm – 1:10  pm
    The Pot of Gold; Resolving Fee Obligations

    1:10 pm – 1:25 pm
    My Lips are Sealed; Confidentiality Provisions

    1:25 pm – 1:30 pm
    Question/Answer Session & Final comments

  • New York: 1.5 Ethics
    New Jersey: 1.8 Professional Responsibility
    California: 1.5 Professional Responsibility
    Pennsylvania: 1.5 Professional Responsibility
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Labor & Employment, Tracey Salmon-Smith, Chair

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

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