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Law Firm Mergers: Your Guide to Managing Conflicts of Interest During Transitions

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58 minutes
Scott Piekarsky
With Scott B. Piekarsky from Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law
Recorded June 20, 2025
Product ID 100471

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Overview

The Most Effective Strategies for Resolving Conflicts During Mergers

While merging firms can lead to enhanced profitability and improved market reach, it can also introduce new obstacles that require careful management. Among all the hurdles faced during law firm mergers, conflicts are exceptionally troublesome; like a hidden landmine, they can explode into larger issues if left unaddressed. Are you prepared for the potential fallout? In this legal course, our seasoned faculty outlines best practices for spotting and resolving conflicts of interest in law firm mergers. Hone your knowledge - register today!

  • Examine best practices for conducting conflict checks during mergers.
  • Formulate strategies for resolving conflicts of interest.
  • Identify key steps to take when a conflict cannot be resolved.

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Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Spotting Conflicts of Interest in Mergers: Rules, Conflict Screening, and Checks
  2. Resolving Conflicts: Informed Consent, Waivers, etc.
  3. Conflict Risk Management: Policies, Recommended Software, and Client Transfers
  4. When a Conflict Can't Be Resolved: Ethical Guidelines and Procedures

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Law Firm Mergers: Your Guide to Managing Conflicts of Interest During Transitions

    1. Spotting Conflicts of Interest in Mergers: Rules, Conflict Screening, and Checks
    2. Resolving Conflicts: Informed Consent, Waivers, etc.
    3. Conflict Risk Management: Policies, Recommended Software, and Client Transfers
    4. When a Conflict Can't Be Resolved: Ethical Guidelines and Procedures

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Scott B Piekarsky
Scott B.
Piekarsky
Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law
Speaker bio
Scott B Piekarsky

Scott B. Piekarsky

Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law
Scott Piekarsky

is principal at Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of licensed professional matters, insurance law, general negligence, small business representation, real estate and community association law. He regularly handles cases involving general corporate and business law, professional liability, attorney ethics and professional licensing representation, expert review, community association, real estate, chancery, commercial collections, probate and appellate law. Mr. Piekarsky is a certified civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a Rule 1:40 mediator, a Rule 1:40 mediator mentor, and a mortgage foreclosure mediator. He is a former member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Women In The Courts. Mr. Piekarsky earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from Ramapo College of New Jersey and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

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