Program Details
2025-08-25 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-08-25 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTThis session explores the fundamental role of escrow as a neutral third party in real estate closings, corporate M&A deals, and digital asset transfers. Attendees will learn about legal and regulatory frameworks including FIRPTA, FinCEN reporting requirements, and compliance obligations across jurisdictions. The session also covers common fraud schemes such as title fraud, identity theft, and phishing scams, along with risk management strategies and the emerging application of escrow to cryptocurrency transactions.
Sally Rowshan
Jennifer Felten
Jay L. Hack 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTA brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before continuing with the second educational session. Use this time to review notes and prepare questions for the upcoming ethics discussion.
Sally RowshanJennifer FeltenJay L. Hack 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis session examines the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule 1.15, and state-specific variations governing attorney escrow accounts. Attendees will learn about Federal Reserve Regulation CC, funds availability requirements, IOLTA obligations, and proper disbursement methods. The session also addresses specific scams targeting attorneys holding trust funds, documentation requirements, and protective measures to safeguard client money.
Sally RowshanJennifer FeltenJay L. HackSally Rowshan is a seasoned real estate attorney and escrow expert with over two decades of experience in the title and settlement services industry. She specializes in complex holding escrows, business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and has served as escrow officer for high-profile transactions involving franchises, entertainment contracts, and multimillion-dollar buyouts.
Jennifer Felten, Esq. is the principal owner of RELAW, APC, a boutique real estate law firm specializing in Escrow Title and Brokerage Law, Real Estate Development, Estate Planning and Probate.
Jay L. Hack’s primary practice for over 45 years has been providing legal services to banks, other licensed financial institutions and business corporations. He provides a full panoply of legal services including representing clients in multi-million dollar merger transactions and assisting businesses in implementing cutting edge products through modern technologies.
Sally Rowshan is a seasoned real estate attorney and escrow expert with over two decades of experience in the title and settlement services industry. She specializes in complex holding escrows, business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and has served as escrow officer for high-profile transactions involving franchises, entertainment contracts, and multimillion-dollar buyouts.
Jennifer Felten, Esq. is the principal owner of RELAW, APC, a boutique real estate law firm specializing in Escrow Title and Brokerage Law, Real Estate Development, Estate Planning and Probate.
Jay L. Hack’s primary practice for over 45 years has been providing legal services to banks, other licensed financial institutions and business corporations. He provides a full panoply of legal services including representing clients in multi-million dollar merger transactions and assisting businesses in implementing cutting edge products through modern technologies.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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