Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls: Tips for In-House Counsel

Some of the most overlooked challenges in today’s in-house counsel role are those regarding the ethics surrounding a successful in-house practice. The multiple roles required of in-house counsel and the nature of a corporate practice create potential conflicts and unique ethical challenges. In this ethics program, a panel of current and former in-house counsel will provide best practices and advice including how to:

• Protect work product materials both in domestic and international transactions
• Identify the corporate client and the limits of applicable privileges
• Avoid the unauthorized practice of law when you provide advice to clients that cross multiple jurisdictions
• Avoid blurring the line between legal and business advice

Registration: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Panel Presentation: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Reception* & Light Fare: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

The reception will feature a fireside chat on “Gender in the Legal Profession: The Shattered But Unbroken Glass Ceiling” with Ann Anaya, Global Diversity Officer at 3M, Luz Maria Frias, Executive Coach & Race Equity Strategist, and Anna Richo, SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary, Cargill, Inc.

CLE applied for upon request.

Cozen O’Connor is an approved provider
in PA, TX, CA, NY and IL.