When Ethics and Technology Collide – Tips for Employee Benefits Lawyers

Event Description

Deadline to Register: June 1, 2015

Technological advances can improve your law practice, but can also expose you to malpractice liability in ways you may not be aware of.  This CLE will discuss how your ethical obligations require you to keep abreast of benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.  We will consider technological options in the context of MRPC 1.1 Competence; MRPC 1.6 Confidentiality of Information; and MRPC 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Non-lawyer Assistants.

The Section will also hold their annual meeting and elect new officers for 2015-16 during the first 10-15 minutes of the meeting.

Lunch and registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. The program will begin at approximately 12:15 p.m. 

Presenters:

Todd Scott, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
Todd Scott is the Vice President of Risk Management for Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company. He is a frequent author and guest lecturer on the topics of malpractice, ethics, and practice management systems. Much of his duties include helping lawyers select and implement software systems appropriate to their particular practice.

Alice Sherren, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
Alice M. Sherren is a Claim Attorney with Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company. Since joining MLM in January 2009, Alice directs the defense of legal malpractice claims, speaks on legal malpractice, risk management, and ethics matters, and has authored numerous articles. 

CLE Credits:

1.0 Ethics CLE Credits approved | Event Code: 205438  

Cost:

Section Member:  $0.00
MSBA Member not in the Section:  $25.00
Join the Section for $23.00 and attend the CLE at no additional charge.  Membership is good through June 30, 2016.  Contact Jennifer Carter to take advantage of this offer.
Non-MSBA Member:  $30.00
Law Student:  $0.00

Remote Participation: 

Teleconferencing and webcasting are available. Please indicate this option when registering. Instructions will be emailed to you the week day prior to the CLE.

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Questions? Contact Jennifer Carter | 612-278-6309

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DATE
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

VENUE
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402