This program is designed for colleagues and managers who may observe changes in behavior that give rise to concerns. It discusses how to recognize and obtain help when you, a work colleague, or other professional colleague may have a substance use, mental health or other issue that affects behavior, conduct and performance.

Topics include understanding the issues, approaching the lawyer (including interventions), arranging assistance such as treatment, and practice management issues during and following a reduced work schedule or leave of absence. Colleagues can save careers, families and lives.

– Joan M. Bibelhausen; Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
– Robert M. Schuneman; Outreach Coordinator, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Perhaps the most-often missed conflicts are those arising from the representation of more than one client in a matter. Learn how to spot these conflicts, understand the impact on confidentiality and privilege, draft waivers, and handle disputes amongst clients.

– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric Cooperstein PLLC

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision abolishing our state’s common law prohibition on champerty. The impact of this means more opportunity for attorneys, clients, and litigation funders. Learn how litigation finance typically works – what are the deal types and how do they get done, what you need to know to protect your clients and firm, and what other states have done from a regulatory point of view. Our presenters will also discuss the findings from the MN Supreme Court decision and key ethics issues related to litigation finance that are currently being addressed..

– Roy Ginsburg; Attorney and Coach/Consultant
– Patrick T. Shannon; Mustang Funding
– Paul W. Fling; Fox Rothschild LLP