NJSBA Family Law Section

Hello Family Law Section members,

On Tuesday, April 14, NJICLE will present Webcast- Relationships and the Law: Spotting & Avoiding Trouble Before it Finds You from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

Relationships can lead consequences - especially for lawyers.

We live in a world built on relationships (both good and bad), and from friends to colleagues, adversaries to judges, and clients to strangers or members of the general public, we form unique bonds based on the circumstances surrounding the relationships we have. While we usually communicate effortlessly without needing to be overly guarded or a great deal of thought, every interaction we have, every relationship we forge, and every communication we engage in is governed by the Rules of Professional Conduct. Each relationship matters to the RPCs.

Don't Get Caught By The Unexpected
This brand-new, thought-provoking ethics program will provide you with the roadmap you need to successfully identify and navigate the "landmines" most common (and often unexpected) issues that emerge surrounding relationships of all kinds. Our expert panel will identify a few common relationship issues (conflicts of interest, ex-parte communication, romantic relationships with clients, etc.) as well as not-so-obvious relationship issues like taking a business interest in a client's company or establishing an attorney/client relationship when you thought you were only giving someone informal, friendly advice. You'll also get advice concerning social media, and how certain benign seeming relationships and posts can lead to big trouble.

This practical professionalism seminar is presented by seasoned attorneys with years of experience as professionals with the Office of Attorney Ethics, members of ethics committees, and attorneys who defend lawyers accused of ethics violations. Register today.

FACULTY
Featuring:
Carol Johnston, Esq.
Secretary, Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, the Committee on Attorney Advertising, and the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Trenton

Speakers:
Barry Muller, Esq.
Fox Rothschild LLP, Lawrenceville
Kim D. Ringler, Esq.
The Ringler Law Firm, Waldwick
Natalie S. Watson, Esq.
McCarter & English, LLP, Newark

Learn how to successfully navigate the complex situations that often arise in even the most common relationships, including:
• Overview of the rules and opinions related to relationships and the thought process behind them – what they intend to accomplish and whom they intend to protect
• Latest case law related to relationships and ethics
• Specific situations – obvious situations to avoid and to prevent yourself from unwittingly crossing the line.
• The attorney/client relationship – how and when is it established and when does informal advice become legal advice? What are your obligations when that happens?
• Ending a relationship – what the rules and cases say about ethically firing a client

CLE Credits:
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.0 hours of total CLE credit. Of these 4.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.0 credits (50 minute hour), including 4.0 ethics/professionalism credits
PA CLE: 3.0 ethics credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (nt): 4.0 professional practice and ethics credits

The NJSBA member tuition for this course is $172. The general tuition is $215.

Live Webcast
All webcasts will use the Zoom meetings platform - you can prepare for the webcast by downloading the Zoom meetings app.
Live CLE Credit Requirement Suspended
Effective immediately, the New Jersey Supreme Court has suspended the live credit requirement for continuing legal education credits. Until further notice from the Court, all twenty-four credit hours for the compliance period may be fulfilled via live webcasts, webinars and other alternative verifiable formats

Click here to register for Webcast- Relationships and the Law: Spotting & Avoiding Trouble Before it Finds You.

For questions or assistance, please contact an association representative at [email protected].

Best regards always,
Barb

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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
[email protected]
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Original Message------

Hello Family Law Section members,

On Tuesday, April 14, NJICLE will present Webcast- Relationships and the Law: Spotting & Avoiding Trouble Before it Finds You from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

Relationships can lead consequences - especially for lawyers.

We live in a world built on relationships (both good and bad), and from friends to colleagues, adversaries to judges, and clients to strangers or members of the general public, we form unique bonds based on the circumstances surrounding the relationships we have. While we usually communicate effortlessly without needing to be overly guarded or a great deal of thought, every interaction we have, every relationship we forge, and every communication we engage in is governed by the Rules of Professional Conduct. Each relationship matters to the RPCs.

Don't Get Caught By The Unexpected
This brand-new, thought-provoking ethics program will provide you with the roadmap you need to successfully identify and navigate the "landmines" most common (and often unexpected) issues that emerge surrounding relationships of all kinds. Our expert panel will identify a few common relationship issues (conflicts of interest, ex-parte communication, romantic relationships with clients, etc.) as well as not-so-obvious relationship issues like taking a business interest in a client's company or establishing an attorney/client relationship when you thought you were only giving someone informal, friendly advice. You'll also get advice concerning social media, and how certain benign seeming relationships and posts can lead to big trouble.

This practical professionalism seminar is presented by seasoned attorneys with years of experience as professionals with the Office of Attorney Ethics, members of ethics committees, and attorneys who defend lawyers accused of ethics violations. Register today.

FACULTY
Featuring:
Carol Johnston, Esq.
Secretary, Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, the Committee on Attorney Advertising, and the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Trenton

Speakers:
Barry Muller, Esq.
Fox Rothschild LLP, Lawrenceville
Kim D. Ringler, Esq.
The Ringler Law Firm, Waldwick
Natalie S. Watson, Esq.
McCarter & English, LLP, Newark

Learn how to successfully navigate the complex situations that often arise in even the most common relationships, including:
• Overview of the rules and opinions related to relationships and the thought process behind them – what they intend to accomplish and whom they intend to protect
• Latest case law related to relationships and ethics
• Specific situations – obvious situations to avoid and to prevent yourself from unwittingly crossing the line.
• The attorney/client relationship – how and when is it established and when does informal advice become legal advice? What are your obligations when that happens?
• Ending a relationship – what the rules and cases say about ethically firing a client

CLE Credits:
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.0 hours of total CLE credit. Of these 4.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 4.0 credits (50 minute hour), including 4.0 ethics/professionalism credits
PA CLE: 3.0 ethics credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (nt): 4.0 professional practice and ethics credits

The NJSBA member tuition for this course is $172. The general tuition is $215.

Live Webcast
All webcasts will use the Zoom meetings platform - you can prepare for the webcast by downloading the Zoom meetings app.
Live CLE Credit Requirement Suspended
Effective immediately, the New Jersey Supreme Court has suspended the live credit requirement for continuing legal education credits. Until further notice from the Court, all twenty-four credit hours for the compliance period may be fulfilled via live webcasts, webinars and other alternative verifiable formats

Click here to register for Webcast- Relationships and the Law: Spotting & Avoiding Trouble Before it Finds You.

For questions or assistance, please contact an association representative at [email protected].

Best regards always,
Barb

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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
[email protected]
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Original Message------

It is disappointing that the Bar Association is charging for CLE programs-especially a program dealing with Ethics.  I assumed that the Bar would understand the severe economic pressure on many family lawyers at this time.

 

 

Patricia Garity Smits

Patricia Garity Smits, Esq.
Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Attorney
Law Offices of Patricia Garity Smits, L.L.C.
1141 Stanton-Lebanon Rd., Lebanon, NJ 08833
Phone: (908) 236-7530           Fax: (908)236-6261

Washington Street Morristown, NJ 07960