NY Bridge the Gap: Skills and Ethics for Real-World Practice
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New York CLE |
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9 Total |
Thu, Nov 05, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Thu, Nov 05, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Fulfill New York Credit Requirements and Level up Your Practice
Ever wonder how some lawyers navigate legal practice with clarity and confidence regardless of what lands on their desk? This essential in-person seminar - which is specially designed for New York attorneys - turns that capability into a learnable skill set, providing you with the real-world strategies and ethical insights you need in today's legal market. From communication best practices to organizational tips and tricks, accelerate your professional growth - register today!
- Boost your legal research and writing workflows with AI.
- Hone your negotiation skills with insights from seasoned attorneys.
- Examine best practices for dealing with conflicts of interest.
- Develop strategies for preventing and responding to data breaches.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Abbreviated Agenda
- AI-Powered Legal Research and Writing (With Sample Prompts)
- Negotiation Know-How: Real-World Scenarios and Insights
- Evidence Foundations
- Cybersecurity Ethics: Tips for Protecting Confidentiality
- Accounting Principles and Financial Statements Made Simple
- Communication Dos and Don'ts for Legal Professionals (With Role-Play Exercise)
- Handling Conflicts of Interest: What You Need to Know (With Hypos)
- 6 Ethical Blunders to Avoid (With Hypotheticals)
- Organization Tips and Tricks: Save Time, Boost Productivity
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New York CLE |
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9 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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AI-Powered Legal Research and Writing (With Sample Prompts)
- Identifying and Assessing Legal Authorities
- Extracting Key Information From Court Opinions
- Searching Docket Filings
- Dos and Don'ts of Legal Drafting With AI
- Top Tips for Protecting and Redacting Sensitive Content
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Negotiation Know-How: Real-World Scenarios and Insights
- Best Practices in Preparing for Negotiation
- Negotiation Strategies and Practical Techniques for Managing the Bargaining Process
- Breaking Through Impasse in Negotiations
- Hardball Negotiation Tactics: How to Use and Defuse Them
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Evidence Foundations
- Spotting Red Flags in Contracts, Emails, Business Records, and More
- Understanding Metadata, Authorship, and Version History
- Determining Whether a Document Has Integrity (Complete, Authentic, Unaltered)
- AI Evidence
- When and How to Ask for Source Files or Certifications
- Foundations in Practice: What Lawyers Must Provide When a Document Is Challenged
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Cybersecurity Ethics: Tips for Protecting Confidentiality
- New York Rules of Professional Conduct, the ABA Model Rules, and Key Ethics Opinions
- Best Practices in Securing and Safeguarding Clients' Electronic Data and Communication
- Common Cyber Threats to Law Firms; Ethical Duties Concerning Data Breaches
- Securing and Protecting Confidential Electronic Data in Remote and Hybrid Law Firms
- Supervising Vendors, Third Parties, etc. Regarding Electronic Data: Ethical Duties
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Accounting Principles and Financial Statements Made Simple
- Key Accounting Principles
- How to Read Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash-Flow Reports
- Identifying Red Flags in Client Financials
- Skills for Reviewing Records During Due Diligence or Discovery
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Communication Dos and Don'ts for Legal Professionals (With Role-Play Exercise)
- Client Onboarding and Engagement: Legal Best Practices
- Keeping the Client Apprised of Case Progress: Why It Matters
- Navigating Generational Differences in Client Communications
- Communication Best Practices With Supervising Attorneys, Peers, and Legal Staff
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Handling Conflicts of Interest: What You Need to Know (With Hypos)
- Preventing and Dealing With Former, Current, and Prospective Client Conflicts
- Conducting Conflict Checks: Ensuring Legal Best Practices
- Drafting Waivers and Obtaining Informed Consent
- How to Address Joint Representation Conflicts
- Determining When to Consult a Supervisor or Ethics Counsel
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6 Ethical Blunders to Avoid (With Hypotheticals)
- Attorney-Client Privilege and Client Confidentiality Errors
- Accidentally Stumbling Into an Attorney-Client Relationship
- Referrals: Unintentionally Crossing the Lines
- Dealing With Nightmare Clients: What NOT to Do
- Billing and Invoicing Ethical Traps
- What to Do When You Make a Mistake
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Organization Tips and Tricks: Save Time, Boost Productivity
- Managing Conflicting Priorities and Setting Realistic Goals
- Time Blocking, Batching Tasks, and Using “Do Not Disturb”
- Tips for Creating an Effective Filing System
- Taming the Overflowing Email Inbox: Key Steps to Take
- Organization and Productivity Tools You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
- Effective Delegation Styles and Tactics
Who Should Attend
This basic level in-person seminar is designed for New York attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Brenda L. Gill
is a partner in Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP's corporate, privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property and employment practice groups. She has 30 years of business and legal experience. Ms. Gill has worked in corporate law departments as a trusted in-house legal and business advisor, in law firms specializing in IP and technology, and in consulting firms advising general counsels and chief compliance officers. She has deep experience drafting and negotiating agreements for a wide range of technologies, including software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), healthcare technology, mobile application development, application software provider (ASP) arrangements, webhosting, Internet of Things (IoT), and other types of licensing and subscription arrangements. Ms. Gill's significant understanding of data privacy and security allows her to bring knowledgeable insight into the implications of these regulations in a client's technology deals. In addition, she has created standardized contracts, contracting procedures and playbooks for use by her client's providing consistency and efficiency in their contracting processes. Emerging technologies are reshaping the business landscape across industries. Ms. Gill is a technology enthusiast who has immersed herself in the business and legal implications of technological innovations from the very beginning. Whether it was understanding the implications of the transition from deployed software to SaaS, delving deeply into the intricacies of blockchain so she could conduct a blockchain CLE for Walmart's in-house attorneys or grappling with the artificial intelligence (AI) as it evolved into generative AI, she continues to analyze technology trends to help her clients capitalize on its benefits and step around any risks. AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing and Data Analytics are likely to continue evolving and converging thereby transforming businesses of the future. Ms. Gill's deep understanding of emerging technologies allows her to bring innovative ideas to the table in her work. She is admitted to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey; and is a certified Part 146 advanced commercial mediator.
Speaker bio
Raymond R. Grasing
is an attorney with The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates. He has more than 25 years of trial experience in New York. Mr. Grasing knows how to try a case in a straight forward convincing manner, and how to pare down the facts and issues to their essential parts to help a jury reach the correct decision. His understanding of the law, gained through his trial experience, provides his clients with a distinct competitive advantage, whether or not their case gets to trial. Mr. Grasing practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, construction disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance coverage, collections, subrogation, arson, and fraud cases. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Speaker bio
Richard R. Volack
is a partner in the construction law practice at Peckar & Abramson, P.C. and chair of the firm's cyber security and data privacy practice. He counsels some of the country's largest general contractors, construction managers, and owners in all aspects of construction dispute resolution, including claims involving breach of contract, construction defects, design defects, schedule-and-impact delays, mechanic's liens, surety bonds and insurance, and counsels clients in all matters concerning cyber security and data privacy. Mr. Volack's practice encompasses dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and, when necessary, litigation. He also counsels clients on litigation avoidance practices, risk management, project planning and contract negotiation in relation to construction projects, both in both domestic and international settings. In 2021, Mr. Volack completed FIDIC Certified Course Module 2: Claims and Disputes Resolution. He is a frequent lecturer on construction insurance, risk management, the New York Mechanic's Lien Law, e-discovery and electronically stored information (ESI) issues as they relate to construction litigation. Mr. Volack earned his B.S. degree from the University of Scranton, his Master of Arts degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Policy at Syracuse University and his J.D. degree from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served as the business editor for the Journal of International Law and Commerce. He is the past chairman and past secretary of the Construction Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association and a member of the Construction Law Section of the American Bar Association. Mr. Volack is admitted to practice in the states of New York and Connecticut, U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern districts of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Speaker bio
James M. Black, II
is a partner in the corporate and securities group and general counsel to Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP. He has over 35 years of experience in corporate and government compliance, government contracts, trade regulation, and information technology. Mr. Black has been in-house counsel for most of his career, including Northrop Grumman's Data and Information Division; CA Technologies, where he served as vice president, senior counsel, and associate chief compliance officer; and at Overseas Military Sales Group where he was general counsel and chief compliance officer. He is also a professor at the Maurice Dean School of Law, Hofstra University, where he teaches of corporate compliance and ethics.
Speaker bio
Daniel J. Gershman
is an associate in the corporate and securities practice group of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB). His legal practice focuses on domestic and cross-border corporate and securities law matters and related tax issues. Mr. Gershman also works closely with FRB's taxation and private client groups, assisting with structuring and compliance matters involving closely held businesses, real estate, and trusts and estates. While in law school, he participated in Hofstra Law's Community and Economic Development Clinic where he assisted in the representation of non-profits, small businesses, and other start-up ventures with issues related to commercial transactions, corporate compliance, corporate finance, employment law, and real estate. In addition to corporate and securities law matters, Mr. Gershman's legal interests include the practice and policy surrounding emerging technologies such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, artificial intelligence, and data privacy and security. He is admitted in states of New York and Texas, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Gershman earned his B.S. degree from Rosemont College and his J.D. degree from Maurice A Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.
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