Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics.
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Paralegals specializing in personal injury face numerous challenges in litigation and client handling. Continuously balancing multiple tasks, it's crucial for paralegals to ensure they aren't the cause of case dismissals or malpractice claims against lawyers. Familiarizing oneself with the relevant professional conduct guidelines can assist in managing cases both efficiently and ethically. This seminar aims to educate or refresh participants on the primary ethical guidelines that result in malpractice claims in personal injury proceedings.
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Date / Time: January 10, 2024
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Cari Sheehan | Kelley School of Business
Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics. Additionally, Ms. Sheehan is an Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law where she has taught courses in Professional Responsibility, Torts, and Appellate Practice and Procedure. In practice, Ms. Sheehan is a Conflict Attorney with Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary advising on conflicts and other ethical issues. Ms. Sheehan is a well-respected seminar and continuing legal education speaker covering a range of ethical issues across various platforms both locally and on a national level.
I. Understand methods to keep clients updated and master efficient communication strategies | 3:00pm – 3:10pm
II. Delve into the guidelines of confidentiality and common missteps | 3:10pm – 3:20pm
III. Grasp the intricacies of fee setting and collection | 3:20pm – 3:30pm
IV. Examine conflict of interest regulations 1.7-1.10 and strategies to prevent typical errors | 3:30pm – 3:40pm
V. Acquire strategies for managing challenging clients and opposing lawyers | 3:40pm – 3:50pm
VI. Explore the significance of maintaining civility with everyone engaged in litigation | 3:50pm – 4:00pm
only $395 yearly
only $395 yearly