Product Description

NYU School of Law Professor Anthony Amsterdam reportedly once joked, “The Code of Professional Responsibility gives as much guidance to a lawyer as a valentine gives to a heart surgeon.” But navigating the road between zealous, client-directed counseling, and being a co-conspirator is not entirely without guideposts. Given the serious ethical, civil, and criminal ramifications, it is important to not cross inappropriate lines.

Join this 60-minute virtual program to explore where the line is drawn and learn practical strategies for maintaining these important boundaries.

Agenda & Materials

• 12:00pm - 12:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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• 12:05pm - 12:30pm

  Brief Review of the Responsibilities and Prohibitions on Lawyers in Massachusetts

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  Marcia M. Boumil, Esq., Tufts University School of Medicine , Boston
  Cristina F. Freitas, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Children and Family Law Division , Lowell
  Debbie F. Freitas, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Children and Family Law Division , Lowell
  
• 12:30pm - 12:35pm

  Parsing Out the Line Between Counseling Your Client & Being a Co-Conspirator: Examining How These Interplay and Play Out in ‘Ripped from the Headlines’ Cases

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  Panel
  
• 12:35pm - 12:50pm

  Providing Practical Tips on Ensuring Lawyers Provide Zealous, Client-Directed Guidance Within the Scope of Representation While Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls

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  Panel
  
• 12:50pm - 1:00pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

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Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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