Speakers:
Bill Cornelius, attorney at Wilson, Robertson & Cornelius, P.C. and a mediator in Tyler, Texas, will speak on the “Ethics Rules and Collegiality in the Legal Profession,” which explores the balancing of the ethical guidelines regarding zealous representation with a lawyer’s ethical duty to the tribunal and obligations to the profession, including opposing counsel and parties. Download a copy of Bill’s presentation here.
Mark Divine of Unbeatable Mind, and Darin Klemchuk, managing partner of Klemchuk LLP, will speak about “Making Ethical Decisions in Tough Situations: Views from a Retired Navy SEAL Commander.” The presentation will include a discussion of the Rule 1.06 Duty of Candor, Rule 3.30 Candor Toward the Tribunal, and Rule 4.10 Truthfulness in Statements to Others. It will address how far a lawyer can go and still act professionally and with the strictest attention to ethics, and gives practical suggestions on making better ethical decisions in difficult situations.
About the Firm:
Klemchuk LLP is a litigation, intellectual property, transactional, and international business law firm dedicated to protecting innovation. The firm provides tailored legal solutions to industries including software, technology, retail, real estate, consumer goods, ecommerce, telecommunications, restaurant, energy, media, and professional services. The firm focuses on serving mid-market companies seeking long-term, value-added relationships with a law firm. Learn more about experiencing law practiced differently and our local counsel practice.
The firm publishes Intellectual Property Trends (latest developments in IP law), Conversations with Innovators (interviews with thought leaders), Leaders in Law (insights from law leaders), Culture Counts (thoughts on law firm culture and business), and Legal Insights (in-depth analysis of IP, litigation, and transactional law).