Ethical dilemmas are rarely clear-cut, and professionalism often requires more than simply complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct. This highly interactive seminar features a series of timely and thought-provoking hypotheticals exploring complex issues at the intersection of ethics...
Ethical dilemmas are rarely clear-cut, and professionalism often requires more than simply complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct. This highly interactive seminar features a series of timely and thought-provoking hypotheticals exploring complex issues at the intersection of ethics and professionalism.
An experienced panel will analyze and debate each scenario, offering differing perspectives and practical guidance while encouraging audience participation throughout the program. Don't expect unanimous agreement. The panelists will argue different sides, wrestle with competing values, and invite attendees to weigh in as they work through what the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct require—and what good judgment demands.
Topics will include artificial intelligence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, client relationships, attorney fees, and other contemporary challenges confronting today’s lawyers. Together, the panel and audience will explore not only what the Rules require, but also how professionalism, judgment, and practical wisdom guide ethical decision-making.
CHAIR
David Elkanich - Buchalter, A Professional Corporation, Seattle, WA
FACULTY
Amber Bevacqua-Lynott - Buchalter, A Professional Corporation, Portland, OR
Amir John Showrai - Wechsler Becker, LLP, Seattle, WA
Sandra Schilling - Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
Michele Carney - Carney & Marchi, PS, Seattle, WA
Brooks Holland - Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA
MODERATOR
David Elkanich - Buchalter, A Professional Corporation, Seattle, WA
SCHEDULE
12:00 p.m. In-Person Registration Opens
12:25 p.m. Program Begins
4:50 p.m. Adjourn
SEMINAR AGENDA
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