Program Details
2025-11-25 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-11-25 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm ESTThis session examines which jurisdiction’s ethics rules apply when attorneys practice across state lines, with particular focus on Rule 8.5 governing disciplinary authority. Participants will learn how D.C. diverges from ABA Model Rules and explore admission requirements and exceptions under Rule 49.
Saul Jay Singer 2:05 pm - 2:15 pm ESTThis session explores the hierarchy of authority when statutes, court orders, and ethics rules conflict. Attorneys will learn when substantive law trumps professional conduct rules and how to navigate situations where permissive statutes meet prohibitive ethics requirements.
Saul Jay Singer 2:15 pm - 2:25 pm ESTFocused on Rule 1.11, this session addresses the special framework for lawyers leaving government service for private practice. Participants will examine the personal and substantial participation test, along with imputation rules and screening procedures for migrating government attorneys.
Saul Jay Singer 2:25 pm - 2:35 pm ESTThis session analyzes personal conflicts under Rule 1.7(b)(4) that arise when government lawyers seek outside employment. Using Legal Ethics Opinion 367, attendees will learn the two-part test examining material participation and targeted interest, plus options when conflicts exist.
Saul Jay Singer 2:35 pm - 2:45 pm ESTExamining Rule 1.10(b) and its interaction with Rule 1.11, this session covers when conflicts follow migrating lawyers to new firms. Participants will learn about duties owed to former clients and the substantial relationship test under Rule 1.9.
Saul Jay Singer 2:45 pm - 2:55 pm ESTThis session explores Rule 1.6’s extraordinarily broad confidentiality protections in D.C., which extend to any information learned through representation and last forever. Attendees will examine narrow exceptions and the Report Up rule under Rule 1.13 for organizational clients.
Saul Jay Singer 2:55 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThe final session highlights available ethics resources including the D.C. Bar Legal Ethics Helpline and recent rule changes attorneys must follow. Participants can ask questions and receive guidance on applying the principles covered throughout the presentation.
Saul Jay SingerSenior Legal Ethics Counsel for the District of Columbia Bar with extensive experience as litigation counsel, specializing in civil rights matters and professional discipline cases. He also has background as an actuary for insurance organizations and the National Flood Insurance Program.
Senior Legal Ethics Counsel for the District of Columbia Bar with extensive experience as litigation counsel, specializing in civil rights matters and professional discipline cases. He also has background as an actuary for insurance organizations and the National Flood Insurance Program.
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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