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Business and Ethics Basics of Law Firm Management 2024


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  • Start Date:2024-01-26 04:00:00
  • End Date:2024-01-26 04:00:00
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  • Level:Various
  • Topics:Business

$299.00 ProPass

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Credit States Status Credits Earn credit until

This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.

Overview

Effective law firm management is crucial for the success and growth of firms of all sizes.

In this dynamic program, attendees will be provided with the important tools needed to ensure their firm management practices are up-to-date in these ever-changing times.  

The first session of the program will examine how law firms must be mindful of their use of technology for management and how best to navigate cybersecurity issues that may arise when using this technology.

The second session will focus on how successful law firm management includes ensuring that initiatives for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are intentional and properly integrated into firm management.

The third session will examine ethical issues that may arise in firm management and how to effectively address them.

Recorded in January 2024.

Faculty

Robert Tintner Esq.

Mr. Tintner is a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP in Philadelphia and co-chair of the firm-wide Pro Bono Committee. His practice involves all aspects of real estate litigation, including title insurance matters, commercial litigation, professional liability matters, the representation of attorneys and law firms, defamation and First Amendment matters and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Tintner currently handles the Ethics Hotline for the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Professional Guidance Committee.  Mr. Tintner is a co-author of “Wrongful Use of Civil Proceedings and Related Torts in Pennsylvania” published by The Legal Intelligencer. He is the 2020 recipient of the “Citizens Bank Achievement Award” from the Philadelphia Bar Association and Citizens Bank, as well as the 2016 “Difference Makers Award” from the American Bar Association’s Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division. Mr. Tintner frequently lectures on topics related to attorney ethics, professional liability and quiet title/real estate litigation issues.  Mr. Tintner received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the Western District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey. Mr. Tintner is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Philadelphia Bar Associations.  Mr. Tintner presently serves on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program.

Deborah A. Winokur, Esq.

Ms. Winokur is Professional Responsibility Counsel at Cozen O’Connor.  She advises clients on risk management, ethics, and professional responsibility issues arising within their law firms and practices. Deborah also works with stakeholders within the firm to advise on ethical aspects of pending matters and to assure adherence to ethical standards and compliance with firm policies. In addition, she advises firm management on lateral recruitment and integration. Deborah handles pro bono representations, including representing clients through the Support Center for Child Advocates, Defender Association of Philadelphia, Campaign for Working Families Tax Clinic, Volunteers for the Indigent Program and Homeless Advocacy Project. She is a lecturer in law and teaches a course in Professional Responsibility and Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Deborah earned her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and her law degree from Columbia University School of Law. She is Co-chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and serves on the Philadelphia Bar Association Professional Guidance Committee. She also serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Pennsylvania Bar Association Professional Liability Committee, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association Civility in the Professional Committee.

Alesia S. Sulock, Esq.

Alesia is a shareholder in Marshall Dennehey’s Professional Liability Department in Philadelphia where she focuses her practice on professional liability defense, including defense of malpractice and other claims made against attorneys, accountants, real estate agents, and other professionals. Alesia also represents attorneys in connection with Dragonetti suits, abuse of process claims, and disciplinary matters. Alesia frequently publishes and lectures on topics relating to legal malpractice avoidance and attorney ethics. Alesia is actively involved in the Professional Liability Defense Federation and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Kristine L. Calalang, Esq.

Kristine L. Calalang has dedicated her law practice to family law matters since 2004. She provides her clients with strong advocacy, compassion, and empathy. Ms. Calalang is passionate about serving in leadership positions to help elevate the legal profession, promote fellowship in the legal community, and support philanthropic endeavors. She has strong leadership roles in the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA), serving as a Zone 1 member of the House of Delegates, Co-Chair of the Legal Academics Committee, and the Diversity Liaison and Co-Chair of the Diversity Task Force of the Family Law Section. Additionally, Ms. Calalang is the Diversity Liaison for the PBA Minority Bar Committee and the Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee of the Women in the Profession Commission. She is also in leadership in the Philadelphia Bar Association, having served as a Member of the Board of Governors and 2022 Board Chair, Co-Chair of the Women in the Profession Committee, and Co-Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Management Committee. Ms. Calalang also served as the 2019 Chair of the Family Law Section and continues to serve as a member of the Section’s Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the Custody Committee, Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee, and founding member of the Diversity Inclusion Scholarship Committee. Ms. Calalang further serves as a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Judicial Selection and Retention Commission and is an active member of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s alumni boards. She often plans and presents programs for the PBA, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Philadelphia Bar Association, and other legal groups.

Jennifer L. Ellis, Esq.

Jennifer Ellis is a legal ethics attorney in Pennsylvania. She owns the consulting/law firm marketing company Jennifer Ellis, JD, LLC, through which she assists attorneys with issues such as electronic discovery, practice management, and online presence. Previously, Jennifer worked with a Philadelphia area personal injury firm, where she practiced legal ethics, managed the firm’s online presence, and oversaw its IT and security consultants. Jennifer also served as the Associate Director of Media Technology with the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, where she organized and presented courses on numerous issues, including law practice management, technology, and ethics. Jennifer speaks and writes throughout Pennsylvania and nationally on issues relating to law practice management, technology, ethics, marketing, and more. Find her online at jlellis.net. 


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