GMM: Ethics Tune-up: A Refresher on Retainer Agreements and Fee Sharing

When
February 05, 2020
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Registered
49 registrants

Registration

1. WWBA/WPBA Members with option to pay for Member Guest(s) – $40.00
Registration and payment for a WWBA/WPBA members and additional guests who are WWBA/WPBA members.
2. WWBA Member with option to pay for Non-Member Guest(s) – $40.00
Registration and payment for a WWBA/WPBA members and additional guests who are not members.
3. Invited Guest (Non-Member) – $55.00
Registration and payment directly from an Invited Guest (Non-Member)
4. WWBA/WPBA Members with option to pay for Member Guest(s) – $50.00
Registration after January 30th
5. WWBA/WPBA Members with option to pay for Non-Member Guest(s) – $50.00
Registration after January 30th
6. Invited Guest (Non-Member) – $65.00
Registration after January 30th

General Membership Meeting

ETHICS UPDATE 2020

ETHICS TUNE-UP: A REFRESHER ON RETAINER
AGREEMENTS AND FEE SHARING

1 CLE Credit in Ethics and 1 CLE Credit in Professional Practice*

This Panel will provide a practical overview of the basic information (including Client Information Forms, Retainers and Fee Arbitration Forms) which will help the attorney establish the parameters of the scope of employment, fees and expenses. The panel will also explore preparation that is necessary in the event the client disputes your fees leading to a Part 137 Arbitration and/or reports you to the Grievance Committee.

Presented by:	Corporate & Commercial Committee and Ethics & Professionalism Committee
Speaker:	Lisa M. Bluestein, Esq., Law Offices of Lisa M. Bluestein, LLC Lucia Chiocchio, Esq., Cuddy & Feder LLP Angela Morcone Giannini, Esq., Fontana & Giannini LLP Deborah A. Scalise, Esq., Scalise & Hamilton, P.C.
Date:	Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Time:	Registration, Networking, and Light Supper: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Program: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:	BNY Mellon, 701 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY
Fee:	Registration and Payment prior to January 31, 2020: $40 WWBA/WPBA Members; $55 non-WWBA/WPBA Members Without Preregistration and Prepayment: $50 WWBA/WPBA Members; $65 non- WWBA/WPBA Members
RSVP:	Online at www.wwbany.org or email executivedirector@wwbany.org
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*Pending approval by WBASNY in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for 1 credit hour in Ethics and 1 credit hour in Professional Practice, acceptable for transitional credit for established and newly admitted attorneys. The Westchester Women's Bar Association is a chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York. Full and partial scholarships for this program, based on financial need, are available. Full scholarship for the $10 CLE certificate charge (maximum of 10 attendees) for this program are available for attorneys at non-profit organizations that provide direct legal service for victims of domestic violence. For information and to apply, please contact WWBA President Angela Giannini, Esq. at agiannini@fgnylaw.com. All requests are confidential.

The opinions expressed by any program presenter are the presenter’s own, and do not reflect the official position of the WWBA or WBASNY. Attendance is limited to WWBA members and their invited guests.

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