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The Institute will examine Lawyer Independence in a series of convocations scheduled around the State. A lawyer’s independence from undue pressure or bias, from a client or fellow practitioner or prevailing political winds directly impacts the lawyer’s professionalism. This concept will be examined in a variety of practice contexts beginning with a convocation on the role of general/in-house counsel at law firms, followed by an examination of attorneys in government. Next, the Institute will engage in an exploration of the unique influences and issues of risk management and ethics affecting small firms and solo practitioners. The role of general/ in-house counsel will subsequently be the topic of convocation focusing on attorneys who work in corporate or business enterprises.
The Institute announces the following schedule of convocations on the topic of Lawyer Independence:
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October 30th, 2009: |
General/In-House Counsel to Law Firms
James B.M. McNally Amphitheater
Fordham Law School
140 West 62nd Street
New York, New York 10023
Program (PDF) |
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Future Convocations in the
Lawyer Independence Series Include: |
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Attorneys in Government
Albany, New York |
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Solo Practitioners and Small Firm Practice
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
225 Eastview Drive
Central Islip, New York 11722 |
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Solo Practitioners and Small Firm Practice
Monroe County Bar Association
1 West Main Street
Rochester, New York 14614 |
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General/In-House Counsel to Corporations
New York State Judicial Institute
84 North Broadway
White Plains, New York 10603 |
Times, dates and additional details will be posted on this page. The Institute will offer webcasts of all convocations.
Please e-mail professionalism@courts.state.ny.us to be included on the mailing list.
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