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Comprehensive guide to escrow fundamentals, fraud prevention, and attorney ethics for real estate, M&A, and digital asset transactions.

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Course Overview

Mastering Escrow Security and Attorney Ethics

Participants will learn escrow fundamentals, fraud prevention strategies, and ethical obligations for holding client funds across real estate, M&A, and digital transactions. These skills protect both clients and professional licenses.

Escrow Fundamentals

Understand neutral party roles and documentation requirements.

Fraud Prevention

Identify title fraud, phishing, and identity theft.

Digital Compliance

Navigate FinCEN reporting and cryptocurrency considerations.

Attorney Obligations

Apply Rule 1.15 escrow account ethical requirements.

Course Overview

Mastering Escrow Security and Attorney Ethics

Participants will learn escrow fundamentals, fraud prevention strategies, and ethical obligations for holding client funds across real estate, M&A, and digital transactions. These skills protect both clients and professional licenses.

Escrow Fundamentals

Understand neutral party roles and documentation requirements.

Fraud Prevention

Identify title fraud, phishing, and identity theft.

Digital Compliance

Navigate FinCEN reporting and cryptocurrency considerations.

Attorney Obligations

Apply Rule 1.15 escrow account ethical requirements.

Why Attend

Why this 
program matters

Understanding escrow fundamentals and attorney trust account ethics is essential for legal practitioners to protect client funds, prevent costly fraud, and avoid disciplinary action that can end careers.
$500M
Estimated annual losses from real estate wire fraud reported to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2024. (CertifID State of Wire Fraud 2025 Report)
19%
Of title and escrow companies that suffered financial losses from wire fraud were able to recover all of the lost money. (Qualia 2025 Wire Fraud Special Report)
1in4
Nearly one in four consumers experienced a fraud attempt during the real estate closing process. (CertifID State of Wire Fraud 2025 Report / Bankrate)
$12M
In reimbursements for stolen client trust funds approved by the New York Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection in 2024 alone. (New York City Bar Association)

Agenda

Session 1

Escrow Insights: Securing Real Estate, M&A, and Digital Transactions

Break

Scheduled Break Between Educational Sessions

Session 2

Escrow Account Ethics and Attorney Compliance Obligations

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Escrow Insights: Securing Real Estate, M&A, and Digital Transactions

Sally Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

This 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

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Scheduled Break Between Educational Sessions

Sally Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

A 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 Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Escrow Account Ethics and Attorney Compliance Obligations

Sally Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

This 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 Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn escrow fundamentals across real estate, M&A, and digital transactions, including fraud prevention strategies, regulatory compliance, and banking mechanics for protecting clients.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain knowledge of critical ethical obligations for holding client funds and strategies to protect both their clients and their law licenses.

Escrow Fundamentals
Escrow holders act as neutral third parties bound by written instructions from transaction parties.
Fraud Prevention
Title fraud and phishing scams have increased sharply, requiring robust verification procedures.
FIRPTA Compliance
Sellers must certify non-foreign status or up to 15 percent of proceeds are withheld.
FinCEN Reporting
New rules effective December 2025 require 105 data points for covered residential transactions.
Trust Accounts
Attorneys are high-risk bank customers who must never disburse funds by cash or ATM.
Wire Security
Verify wire instructions through independently obtained contact information before transferring any funds.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn escrow fundamentals across real estate, M&A, and digital transactions, including fraud prevention strategies, regulatory compliance, and banking mechanics for protecting clients.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain knowledge of critical ethical obligations for holding client funds and strategies to protect both their clients and their law licenses.

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Sally Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

Sally Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

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.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center; Graduate of the Spiritual Psychology Program

Recognition & Leadership

Named a Top 100 U.S. Attorney in 2020

Professional Involvement

Remains active in numerous professional associations

Experience

Launched her career by founding New Era Title, which became one of the largest title companies in the D.C. metro area before she sold it in 2010. Upon returning to Los Angeles, she founded Secured Trust Escrow, an independent escrow company licensed under California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Known for her legal precision and fiduciary integrity, she is a trusted partner to attorneys, brokers, and clients across California.

Sally Rowshan

Secured Trust Escrow

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.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center; Graduate of the Spiritual Psychology Program

Recognition & Leadership

Named a Top 100 U.S. Attorney in 2020

Professional Involvement

Remains active in numerous professional associations

Experience

Launched her career by founding New Era Title, which became one of the largest title companies in the D.C. metro area before she sold it in 2010. Upon returning to Los Angeles, she founded Secured Trust Escrow, an independent escrow company licensed under California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Known for her legal precision and fiduciary integrity, she is a trusted partner to attorneys, brokers, and clients across California.

Jennifer Felten

RELAW, APC

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.

Experience

Has worked in the real estate industry since 1993, both on the transactional side as an escrow officer, and now as an advisor and litigator on the legal side. Currently licensed as an attorney, notary and real estate broker.

Jay L. Hack

The Law Office of Jay L. Hack

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.

Experience

Over 45 years of experience providing legal services to financial institutions. Has led efforts to charter multiple de novo banks, consummate bank mergers and engage in capital enhancement transactions. Has represented both lenders and borrowers in documenting and closing complex multi-national trade finance transactions, commercial mortgage loans and construction loans. Has negotiated contracts with virtually every major core data processing system provider, equipment manufacturer, cybersecurity and emergency backup system provider. Teaches a seminar for newly admitted attorneys on The Anatomy of a Residential Mortgage Loan.

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