Receiving notice of a grievance can be one of the most stressful experiences in a lawyer's career. This program brings together members of the Attorney Grievance Committees of the First and Second Judicial Departments, disciplinary counsel, and Justices of the Appellate Division to provide a practical guide to avoiding, responding to, and understanding attorney disciplinary matters.

Panelists will discuss the most common grievances filed against attorneys, how the disciplinary process works from complaint through disposition, effective strategies for responding to grievances, and the ethical and professionalism issues that most frequently lead lawyers into trouble. The program will also examine civility in litigation, common ethical pitfalls in private practice, and practical approaches to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and professional conduct.

Drawing on the unique perspectives of grievance committee members, disciplinary counsel, and appellate judges, this interactive discussion will provide attendees with real-world guidance on navigating ethical challenges before they become disciplinary problems.

This event offers 2 CLE Credits (pending) 2 credits in Ethics and Professionalism.

Presenters:

Honorable Barbara R. Kapnick, Associate Justice
Appellate Division, First Department

Honorable Cheryl E. Chambers, Associate Justice
Appellate Division, Second Department

Deborah A. Scalise
Scalise & Hamilton, P.C.

Josh Silber, ESQ. 
Abend & Silber, PLLC

Andrea Bonina, ESQ. 
Bonina & Bonina, P.C.

*This program is pending approval in accordance with the requirements of the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 2.0 credit hours in Ethics and Professionalism, acceptable for transitional credit for established and newly admitted attorneys. Full and partial scholarships for this program, based on financial needs, are available. Waiver of fees for attorneys in public service is available upon request. For information on the guidelines and procedures for applying, please contact WTLC Marea L. Wachsman, Esq., at Marea@medmalawyer.com. All requests are confidential.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: LUNCH & WINE TASTING*

• *Tasting of all 5 wines on the current flight and a glass of the guest’s choice after tasting.
  
  
• All guests will enjoy a 10% discount on purchases.
  
  
• SEMINAR FEE OF $125 includes CLE and Wine Tasting - Sponsored by CREATIVE CAPITAL and lunch sponsored by GERARD MISK, ESQ.
  
  
• Register early, as seating is limited.

For more details and to register, click here.