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You’re Hired – Check That, Your Fired! Best Practices in Intaking and Terminating Client Relationships Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: Noon - 1 p.m. Credits: 1.0 EP |
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Whether
it’s wondering if you can work with a client, avoiding a possible conflict,
deciding how to handle a client who refuses to cooperate, or figuring out how
to withdraw representation while protecting the soon-to-be former client’s best
interests, this session will discuss the rules and practical matters that
lawyers should consider when accepting and termination client representation,
including client screening, limited scope representation, effective
communication with clients, and why, when and how to end client representation.
Speakers:
Briggs Cheney practices with Dixon Scholl Carrillo, PA in Albuquerque. His practice for 50 years has focused on the representation of lawyers in the civil and disciplinary arenas. He has been active in local, state, and national bars in all matters relating to lawyers and the legal profession and has been recognized for his efforts.
William Slease is the Professional Development Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico. In addition to his duties at the State Bar, he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches Ethics, 1L Lab, and serves as a practice skills evaluator for the evidence-trial practice skills course. He formerly served as the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the New Mexico Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. He is a member of and former President of the National Organization of Bar Counsel, and a former Co-Chair of the National Task Force for Lawyer Well-being. Prior to his work in the public service sector, he was in private practice with an emphasis in civil rights, employment and tort litigation.
Important information & login instructions:
Speakers:
Briggs Cheney practices with Dixon Scholl Carrillo, PA in Albuquerque. His practice for 50 years has focused on the representation of lawyers in the civil and disciplinary arenas. He has been active in local, state, and national bars in all matters relating to lawyers and the legal profession and has been recognized for his efforts.
William Slease is the Professional Development Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico. In addition to his duties at the State Bar, he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches Ethics, 1L Lab, and serves as a practice skills evaluator for the evidence-trial practice skills course. He formerly served as the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the New Mexico Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. He is a member of and former President of the National Organization of Bar Counsel, and a former Co-Chair of the National Task Force for Lawyer Well-being. Prior to his work in the public service sector, he was in private practice with an emphasis in civil rights, employment and tort litigation.
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