The 29th Annual Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism
February 9, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society and the Delaware State Bar Association
4.0 Hours of CLE credit in Enhanced Ethics for Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys
Registration is CLOSED. We cannot accept any new registrations at either location.
Moderator:
The Honorable Sherry R. Fallon
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Moderator:
The Honorable Mary M. Johnston
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Moderator:
Matthew F. Boyer, Esquire
Connolly Gallagher LLP
8:25 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
8:30 a.m. — 9:15 a.m.
Let your (Ethical) Conscience Be Your Guide
Speakers:
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Kathleen M. Vavala, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breaking the Privilege Logjam –How To Log without Landing in the Woodshed
Speakers:
The Honorable Nathan A. Cook,
Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Meghan A. Adams
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Ryan P. Newell, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
How to Handle the Difficult Client – The Next Generation
Speakers:
Rick DiLiberto, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Matthew Buckworth, Esquire
Gonser and Gonser, P.A.
Elise K. Wolpert, Esquire
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Attorney Departures, Retirements & Receiverships: Ethical and Fiduciary Issues
Speakers:
Charles Slanina, Esquire
Finger & Slanina, LLC
Mark L. Reardon, Esquire
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Using ChatGPT in Your Practice — Possibilities and Pitfalls
Speakers:
The Honorable Jennifer Hall
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Shannon T. Hanson, Esquire
U.S Attorney’s Office
Richard L. Renck, Esquire
Duane Morris LLP
Stephanie Smiertka Riley, Esquire
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Dwayne J. Bensing, Esquire
American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware
| CLE PRICING INFORMATION | Cost: |
|---|---|
| DSBA Members | $210 |
| DSBA Government Members | $190 |
| Non-members (get member rate by JOINING) | $310 |
| Pennsylvania Credit – add: | $16 |
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.
OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the Agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.
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